I had a face lift about 18 months ago. On one side, there still seems to be some numbness along the outside of my face, my ear still feels a little rubbery, and afeeling of "puffiness", although I have no issue with muscle movement and my appearance look completely normal. Is this an indicator of nerve damage? Could it eventually get better, or is this how it will be from now on?
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Answer: Numbness in ear after 18 months following facelift
Thank you for your question. A facelift can still be performed when filler is in the cheeks and nasal folds, however I was always suggest taking the filler out or waiting for it to dissolve. Filler adds volume to an area therefore once the volume has been taken away there will be less vo...
Low platlets can increase significantly your chance of bleeding. I would recommend a workup by a hematologist to find out the etiology of your low platlets. Hopefully this can be improved. Since this is elective surgery you have the time to wait to see if your platlet...
I'm very sorry to read about your
unsatisfying results. It is not uncommon to have lumps after a facelift. These
should resolve over time, usually a few months. One of the effects of aging is
to lose volume in your cheeks. This can easily be improved with fillers. A
better option would be to use...