Any facial features close to the raised area may be impacted. Patients with detached earlobes (which hang freely and are not attached adjacent to the jawline before surgery) are more likely to experience earlobe swelling following a facelift. The unattached earlobe is a piece of tissue at the bottom of the ear. As ear lymphatic drainage runs downhill, it will collect in the detached earlobe, causing it to swell. Tips to help swollen earlobes - Avoid wearing heavy earrings at this time. - Give yourself a light massage to reduce the swelling, and be patient. - Earlobe reduction surgery is an option if you are worried about the size of your earlobes following surgery. Still, holding off on additional procedures is preferable until all post-facelift swelling has gone down.