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Scott E. Kasden, MD answers: How to address forehead numbness after a browlift?

hi, i had an eyebrow lift in argentina , the dr. used an old technique  and cut above the eyebrows not endoscopic, now 11 months later the numbness in the forehead and scars that hurt when i lift my eyebrows. thank you jacob


Scott E. Kasden, MD
7 months ago

The numbness may take another year or so to finally settle.  You may get all back or you may not get any more back.  The scars should not hurt at this point.  I would recommend massage of the wound to desensitize and soften it.  Hopefully this will take care of the tenderness.

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A: Numbness May Improve but There Is No Treatment

D.J. Verret, MD
1 month ago

Numbness after surgical procedures is common. This can take 1-2 years or sometimes longer to resolve. In this case though, without improvement in 11 months, this may represent a permanent problem. Unfortunately there is nothing to be done about the numbness,

The pain and scarring is a different issue. There are some procedures or injections which can be done to help these problems. I would consider seeing a facial plastic or plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

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