Hello, I had a lower facelift two years ago and still have significant neuropathic pain, tingling, and numbness over the entire neck. It really bothers me a lot! I asked my doctor if my fibromyalgia would be a problem for recovery and he shrugged it off-like it wasn't a big deal. Every month I go back and say I’m still experiencing the pain, tingling and numbness and he says it is just the nerves trying to regenerate. Last time, he got very defensive and now I’m afraid to talk to him about it. I’m afraid I’m going to feel like this forever. Could this be nerve damage? What should I do? Please advise. Thank you
May 16, 2025
Answer: Pain after neck lift There are no larger, visible nerve branches involved in innervation of the neck; there is a number of small, practically invisible nerve branches that are supplying neck sensation. In the process of neck lift the entire neck skin is lifted of the underlying tissues and nerve supply is completely severed. Process of reinnervation is based on nerve sprouts reaching the target organs in the skin; very elaborate and time consuming process. That is why the neck is the last area of the face/neck lift to receive complete reinnervation, sometime over 2 years. In the process of nerve regrowth some of the sprouts may become entrapped in the scar tissue which is perceived as a pain. Injection of diluted corticosteroid solution into and around painful spots may create improvement as well as desensitization (physical therapy, massage). Hope that this helps.
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May 16, 2025
Answer: Pain after neck lift There are no larger, visible nerve branches involved in innervation of the neck; there is a number of small, practically invisible nerve branches that are supplying neck sensation. In the process of neck lift the entire neck skin is lifted of the underlying tissues and nerve supply is completely severed. Process of reinnervation is based on nerve sprouts reaching the target organs in the skin; very elaborate and time consuming process. That is why the neck is the last area of the face/neck lift to receive complete reinnervation, sometime over 2 years. In the process of nerve regrowth some of the sprouts may become entrapped in the scar tissue which is perceived as a pain. Injection of diluted corticosteroid solution into and around painful spots may create improvement as well as desensitization (physical therapy, massage). Hope that this helps.
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May 16, 2025
Answer: Nerve pain You don’t mention whether your ear is numb also. If your ear is numb you might want to get a second opinion.
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May 16, 2025
Answer: Nerve pain You don’t mention whether your ear is numb also. If your ear is numb you might want to get a second opinion.
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