Four months ago I had a face/neck lift and lower eyelids, I look great! However, I still get a burning feeling in my face when exposed to heat (hot temperatures outside), laughing too hard, turning my head upside down (working out), or anything else that could cause my face to flush. I am very fair, thin skin, blonde, blue eyes, normal weight, healthy, early 50's. Is there anything I should do, not do, will this go away with time?
July 31, 2016
Answer: Burning Feeling After Face/neck Lift?
Congratulations on your facelift! Regarding the flushing sensation that you have experienced, it's not unusual after surgery. When facelift incisions are made and skin flaps elevated, alterations in the bloodflow to the face are to be expected early on. This can result in the sensations you are experiencing. These can occur for several months after surgery but usually will resolve. Of course, communication with your plastic surgeon is vital and I encourage you to tell him/her about your symptoms.
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July 31, 2016
Answer: Burning Feeling After Face/neck Lift?
Congratulations on your facelift! Regarding the flushing sensation that you have experienced, it's not unusual after surgery. When facelift incisions are made and skin flaps elevated, alterations in the bloodflow to the face are to be expected early on. This can result in the sensations you are experiencing. These can occur for several months after surgery but usually will resolve. Of course, communication with your plastic surgeon is vital and I encourage you to tell him/her about your symptoms.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Burning and sensitivity after facelift
Thank you for your question. When a facelift is performed, it is common to have initial numbness in the cheek and neck area. As the nerves reattach/reawaken, they are occasionally irritable, resulting in burning, tingling, itching, and lightening/electricity type feelings.
All of these sensations will pass with time. Medications may be helpful in severe cases, but most often reassurance alone is sufficient.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Burning and sensitivity after facelift
Thank you for your question. When a facelift is performed, it is common to have initial numbness in the cheek and neck area. As the nerves reattach/reawaken, they are occasionally irritable, resulting in burning, tingling, itching, and lightening/electricity type feelings.
All of these sensations will pass with time. Medications may be helpful in severe cases, but most often reassurance alone is sufficient.
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