I had a lower facelift over 4 months ago. I also had fillers & Botox 1 week later. No Botox since. My face had felt a little more numb on 1 side up to a week ago. With the increased feeling, I am getting twitches in that cheek every couple seconds now. My questions: Will the twitches or spasms be temporary? If yes, how long? Will it get worse? Is it recommended that I get Botox in there to paralyze the muscle or will this halt any healing process?
Answer: Twitching in Cheeks 4 Months Post Op When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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Answer: Twitching in Cheeks 4 Months Post Op When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Facial twitching the onset of twitches are probably do to nerves that may be reviving in the area of surgery. Occasionally inflammation in the region of dissolving sutures may be irritating muscles that are in the area. If the the spasming muscle can be identified a small does of Botox may alleviate the twitch. By the time it wears off the muscle probably will be back to normal. I suspect this is a temporary thing and will improve on its own as well.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Facial twitching the onset of twitches are probably do to nerves that may be reviving in the area of surgery. Occasionally inflammation in the region of dissolving sutures may be irritating muscles that are in the area. If the the spasming muscle can be identified a small does of Botox may alleviate the twitch. By the time it wears off the muscle probably will be back to normal. I suspect this is a temporary thing and will improve on its own as well.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Twitching in cheek 4 months post lower facelift It would be most reasonable to suspect that since the twitching began as your sensation returned, these two things are most likely related and should resolve with time. As to how long it will take to resolve, that is not possible to say. Botox can be used to ameliorate your twitches and should not interfere with the healing process.I would suggest to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Twitching in cheek 4 months post lower facelift It would be most reasonable to suspect that since the twitching began as your sensation returned, these two things are most likely related and should resolve with time. As to how long it will take to resolve, that is not possible to say. Botox can be used to ameliorate your twitches and should not interfere with the healing process.I would suggest to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Twitches It is very unusual to get muscle twitches after a facelift. The motor nerves are in a deeper level than the surgery requires. Perhaps there is some irritation and this should resolve over time. I would not recommend using Botox in the lower face for spasms as this is temporary and does not address the cause of the problem. Perhaps massage will help relieve the scar tissue that might be causing the problem.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Twitches It is very unusual to get muscle twitches after a facelift. The motor nerves are in a deeper level than the surgery requires. Perhaps there is some irritation and this should resolve over time. I would not recommend using Botox in the lower face for spasms as this is temporary and does not address the cause of the problem. Perhaps massage will help relieve the scar tissue that might be causing the problem.
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