Strange Sensations 4 Months After Facelift. Could These Be Paresthesias?

After facelift 4 months ago, I've had areas of numbness in front of and back of ears. Just recently, in an expanded area in front of ears and down jaw, I've started having strange new sensations that sometimes feel like numbness, sometimes like tightness or tingling. Could these feelings be paresthesias and, if so, why are they in an expanded area? They're very uncomfortable and disturbing. Thanks so much for your time.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Carol99 in San Francisco

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Facelift Strange Sensations Sign Of Nerves Healing

Thank you for your question. You are correct that the strange sensations are Paresthesias. The numbness you have is a sign that the Greater Auricular Nerve was affected during Facelift Surgery. Paresthesias are a good sign that the nerves are healing, if the nerve was permanently damaged you would be totally numb. Paresthesias can last months as the nerves heal. Warm soaks and gentle massage can help. If they become severe and troubling there are medications that can help,... more

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Paresthesias, warmness and tingling, 4 months after facelift indicate regeneration of nerve tissue. This process may take 18 months or so.

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Numbness following a facelift may be caused by nerve damage. A facelift can result in nerve damage that is temporary or permanent. Nerve damage from a facelift can result in the following side effects: 1) Numbness of the face 2) Difficulty making certain facial expressions 3) Ear numbness 4) Drooping of facial features (mouth or cheek) In general, most temporary nerve damage that occurs from a facelift will be resolve in anywhere from 6... more

Facelift recovery

Dear Carol, These are most likely paresthesias meaning that the nerves are growing back As the nerves are growing back, they can send signals further down giving you the sensations If it is quite uncomfortable, I would see your plastic surgeon just for a check up to be sure Best regards, Nima Shemirani