Is numbness and tightness typical after after a lower face and neck lift? How long will this last?

July 4, 2014
Asked By:louiseprovan in Westford, MA

I underwent neck lift surgery and a lower facelift 10 days ago. No feeling has returned to my neck above the Adam's Apple to below the jaw line. Lower lip is not able to whistle or make complete "s" sounds. Also sides of face are numb. Appearance is good though. Neck is very bruised.

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July 14, 2014

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