I recently cut my forehead down to the bone (shape of a backwards C approx. 3"). I have had my stitches removed a few days ago. Cut is healing well, but I have noticed alittle numbness at cut site. Also, I have noticed that I can't move the eyebrow all the way up on the side of the cut. Is this normal?
Answer: Will I be numb forever? No! The sensation normally comes back within the first year. That being said, patience is a virtue... Although I am the least patient person out there - easy for me to say...Best of luck!
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Answer: Numbness and Paralysis after Cut It is normal to have some numbness at the site of trauma (cut) that will eventually heal and the numbness go away. However, if the cut involved a cut in any sensory nerve, the numbness will be permanent unless the nerve is repaired. Edema of the trauma site can cause some change in forehead muscle dynamics, however if you cannot move the brow at all, you may have transected the frontalis nerve!! Exploration and repair of the nerve would be mandatory to minimize any permanent paralysis of the frontal muscles of the forehead. Hope this helps, Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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Answer: Numbness and Paralysis after Cut It is normal to have some numbness at the site of trauma (cut) that will eventually heal and the numbness go away. However, if the cut involved a cut in any sensory nerve, the numbness will be permanent unless the nerve is repaired. Edema of the trauma site can cause some change in forehead muscle dynamics, however if you cannot move the brow at all, you may have transected the frontalis nerve!! Exploration and repair of the nerve would be mandatory to minimize any permanent paralysis of the frontal muscles of the forehead. Hope this helps, Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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April 23, 2015
Answer: Lacerations Are Common: Seek Consultation Facial lacerations are extremely common and may be associated with injuries to the underlying muscles and nerves. For this reason, it’s not unusual for patients to note numbness and muscle weakness. This may occur for a variety of reasons including direct damage to the muscle, transection of the nerves or bruising of the nerves. In addition, these injuries can cause significant swelling which can also adversely impact muscle and nerve function.In the vast majority of cases, muscle weakness and numbness resolve in 3 to 4 months following injury. In some cases resolutions may take up to a year. In rare cases these changes may be permanent, but this would be unusual. If you’re concerned about numbness following this type of injury, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to address your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.
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Answer: Lacerations Are Common: Seek Consultation Facial lacerations are extremely common and may be associated with injuries to the underlying muscles and nerves. For this reason, it’s not unusual for patients to note numbness and muscle weakness. This may occur for a variety of reasons including direct damage to the muscle, transection of the nerves or bruising of the nerves. In addition, these injuries can cause significant swelling which can also adversely impact muscle and nerve function.In the vast majority of cases, muscle weakness and numbness resolve in 3 to 4 months following injury. In some cases resolutions may take up to a year. In rare cases these changes may be permanent, but this would be unusual. If you’re concerned about numbness following this type of injury, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to address your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.
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February 7, 2015
Answer: Numbness common It is common for numbness to occur after surgery. It can take a few weeks for numbness to go away, but sometimes it may take up to a year. Nerve regeneration will slowly occur over this time, allowing you to have sensation again, and this is associated with tingling.
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Answer: Numbness common It is common for numbness to occur after surgery. It can take a few weeks for numbness to go away, but sometimes it may take up to a year. Nerve regeneration will slowly occur over this time, allowing you to have sensation again, and this is associated with tingling.
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Will numbness go away after a cut to the forehead? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Will numbness go away after a cut to the forehead? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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