Typically normal after Facelift

Manish H. Shah, MD answers: Normal to have bilateral numbness after Facelift?

After a Facelift, is it normal to have numbness bilaterally near the ears? Will it go away?


Manish H. Shah, MD
6 months ago

With a facelift, the skin is lifted off the underlying structures of the face. It is reasonable to expect some sensation change initially because tiny sensory nerves are injured. However, for the vast majority of patients, the sensation returns in time as the nerve fibers regenerate. It can take a year or more in some cases. I would not focus on it as there is little you can do to change the process.

Good luck.

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