Endo Browlift- Sharp Burning/tearing Sensations Near Incisions

An endoscopic forehead lift is a procedure that involves a large area.  Sensory nerves can be disrupted and lead to a variety of sensations.  There can be settling on the endotines which is why I still prefer the metal posts with staples behind them.  However, at a month, the forehead is very well healed down so that the type of settling caused by slippage on the endotines is probably past.  On the other hand, occasionally the sharp tines subjectively and objectively bother the surrounding tissue which can lead to pain when the forehead muscles contract and in some cases actual skin break down.  For this reason, it is necessary to explant a small percentage of these endotines.  Generally I attempt to wait until the second or third month before removing these.  It can be done as a smallish office procedure under local anesthesia in a well equipped office procedure room.

Some discomfort is normal after surgery, but if you are feeling seering pain and almost a shredding or tearing effect, it may very well be endotine failure.