After a full facelift in August top of head is numb and extremely itchy is there anything I can do for itching? (photo)

When a browlift such as yours is performed, the sensory nerves to the top of the head are disrupted. They will begin to grow back after a few weeks, and the numbness will resolve. However, while the nerves are regenerating, there is often a feeling of itching, or electrical impulses along the top of the head. If you are experiencing a lot of itching you can ask you surgeon about using Neurontin which can decrease this sensation.

most the time this can be treated symptomatically. Ice packs in the area that is itching can be helpful. In the occasional case there are some will neurotrophic drugs that can be of benefit

The nerves are regrowing and if the sensation really bothers you then lyrica or neurontin can make you feel better. It should go away over 4-6 months.

This is a common phenomenon following browlift surgery and should resolve 6 to 12 months following the procedure. If it distracting to your daily routine, you may consider a very low dose of a medication such as neurotin.

Itchiness in your scalp is most likely related to the browlift portion of your procedure. Typically, the scalp loses sensation for several months. Return of felling is usually heralded by strange sensations (known as paresthesias) or by itchiness. This is generally self limited in 3-12 months.

You most likely had damage to sensory nerves with your facial rejuvenation. These provide sensation to the scalp. Hopefully it will continue to improve over time. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

The itching is due to the nerves growing back after a browlift/ forehead lift. It can take months for this to totally resolve. There is a medicine that seems to help in extreme cases. Discuss this with your Plastic Surgeon to see if you are a candidate for meds.