Numbness and lumpiness after Facelift?

Hi, I had a Facelift procedure about 3.5 weeks ago. I am still experiencing numbness on my cheeks, jaw and under chin.

It also feels lumpy under my skin, noticeable especially around the area where the cyst was removed which is right on both side of my mouth. Is it something I should be concerned about? Please advice. Thank you.

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8 answers to “Numbness and lumpiness after Facelift?”

A: Numbness is normal

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Since it has only been three-and-a-half weeks from the facelift surgery, it is perfectly normal to expect numbness around the ears, next to the incisions and underneath the chin as well. This will most likely resolve completely on its own within the first six months after the surgery. There can be some... more

A: Healing after facelift

By T.Y. Steven Ip, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

It is completely normal to notice some lumpiness and numbness in this time frame after your facelift surgery. Your body heals in a very systematic manner. With more time, these issues will continue to improve. Don't be surprise if the lumpiness becomes more... more

A: Numbness and Lumpiness after Facelift are normal

By Phillip Langsdon, MD - Memphis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, this is normal. Our verbal and written instructions warn patients to expect numbness, lumps and bumps and pink firm incision lines for a good while after a face lift. It subsides quicker in some people than in others, but it is normal and expected. In fact, it would be rare to have a patient who did not... more

A: This can be normal but having good follow up is essential

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness, swelling, and numbness after a facelift / mini lift / s lift / weekend face lift can be a normal thing. Lumpiness is usually due to a number of factors of which include; fluid collection, inflammation, sutures, and cysts. Most of the time, the lumpiness will go away with time. At times, your... more

A: The healing process from facelift surgery

By A. Peter Salas, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

After undergoing a Facelift or any surgery, your body undergoes a process of inflammation and healing. Although the sutures are usually removed in the first week after surgery, the healing process continues for up to 1 year. All patients having a Facelift develop numbness in the cheeks since the skin of... more

A: Numbness and Lumpiness after Facelift

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

Feelings of uneveness and lumpiness under your facial skin are normal signs of swelling and healing. In addition, if you would not have some numbness of the cheeks and neck, I would be concerned that your surgeon did not do an appropriate face and neck lift... Joking aside, all of the things you are describing... more

A: All your symptoms are within normal

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Hello It is normal to have numbness for several months after a facelift. Likewise, you will notice small areas of lumpiness as some residual swelling disappears. Sometimes small collections of blood appear as lumps and they resolve with massage and time. Be sure to point all those areas to... more

A: All this is normal

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It is normal to be numb where the skin was lifted up to accomplish the facelift. The feeling will come back over the next few months. The firmness in the area where a cyst was removed is not unexpected and should soften with time and massage. Stick close to your doctor and follow their... more

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hilary jaquest
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22 Jul 2009

I had a face and neck lift performed in nov of last year and suffered with necrosis of the wound behind my ear, which took three months to heal, and naturally left me with a large scar that runs about two inches below my ear. I am fairly happy with my appearance apart from the fact that I have developed a number of pea size lumps along the cuts that were made both in front of my ears and behind them. I have had some of these removed, but still have a number to be taken out which is not particularly pleasant, would these eventually disappear if I were to leave them. I don't smoke, am not at all over weight, and lead a healthy life style, my surgeon has offered to repair my scar, but am concerned about necrosis happening again, and would appreciate your experience as to how likely this is to happen again. Thanks in advance

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