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Facial and Scalp Itching from Endotine?

Is there any plastic surgeons out there that had complaints of severe face and scalp itching from clients that had Endotine Fixation? I know there has to be.

Asked 33 months ago by hurricaine oh in Bellaire, Oh

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Endotine Fixation

I have never seen itching secondary to the endotine device. Anything is possible, but this is extremely unlikely. Transient numbness usually occurs after these procedures. As this resolves and sensation returns, there may be some annoying feelings such as itching. This will resolve with time; it is not an allergic reaction.

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Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endotine may be causing nerve irritation

Is your Endotine for a browlift or midface lift? If it was a midface lift, the device may be irritating a sensory branch of the nerve and causing the itchiness. It is conceivable that this problem will go away as the Endotine is absorbed by your body. For those reading this that are not familiar with the Endotine device, it is a little plastic triange with barbs on it that are meant to hold the tissues in place under the skin while you are healing and prevent everything from dropping... more

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

It is not the endotine.

When the nerves "grow back" after a forehead lift, in some patients they will have a problem with itching. Don't scratch! Try tapping the area and this seems to work in patients who have this problem--it will go away with time.

Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Might be nereve injury

I have done numerous forehead lifts with the Endotine. I have had patients that complain of tenderness over the Endotine but this is transient. If your procedure was a brow lift, (not clear from your question), the cause of the burning and itching is most likely irritation of the supra orbital nerve. This nerve traverses the forehead from the brow to the scalp and supplies sensation to the scalp. Often sensory nerve injuries can cause a burning sensation as the nerve recovers. Ask your... more