I have had a terrible headache ever since my facelift surgery 6 days ago. The pain is across my forehead and on the right temple. The temple I understand because I'd had a facelift 20 years ago and there was quite a bit of scar tissue but the pain across my forehead is constant. My Doctor said he's not sure what's causing it perhaps I should have an MRI or cat scan but I've never been bothered by headaches before. All in all I feel terrible and don't know what to do next.
Answer: Headache 6 days after facelift. Normal? #facelift #headache Than you for your question! Since this is a relatively uncommon occurance for you, your headache could be due to a number of factors. Post operative anesthesia and medications can cause headaches. The pain medicine, antibiotics, sleeping medication, anything that you do not ordinarily take on a regular basis can have the side effect of headaches. Post operatively after a facelift, there is a significant amount of swelling from the soft tissues that may be causing the headache. As the swelling decreases, hopefully the headache will as well. There are sensory nerves all throughout the face, and body for that matter, and soft tissue swelling may be aggrevating the nerves thus a specific region of pain is experienced. If after a couple more weeks you are still experiencing the headaches and you don't have any contraindications, I would recommend a medrol dose pack that could help relieve swelling thus improve your headaches. I would definitely review this with your plastic surgeon to make sure he or she is on board with this. Hope this helps!!
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Answer: Headache 6 days after facelift. Normal? #facelift #headache Than you for your question! Since this is a relatively uncommon occurance for you, your headache could be due to a number of factors. Post operative anesthesia and medications can cause headaches. The pain medicine, antibiotics, sleeping medication, anything that you do not ordinarily take on a regular basis can have the side effect of headaches. Post operatively after a facelift, there is a significant amount of swelling from the soft tissues that may be causing the headache. As the swelling decreases, hopefully the headache will as well. There are sensory nerves all throughout the face, and body for that matter, and soft tissue swelling may be aggrevating the nerves thus a specific region of pain is experienced. If after a couple more weeks you are still experiencing the headaches and you don't have any contraindications, I would recommend a medrol dose pack that could help relieve swelling thus improve your headaches. I would definitely review this with your plastic surgeon to make sure he or she is on board with this. Hope this helps!!
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Answer: Facelift Thanks for the question. First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreases. Scalp area stitches are taken from the day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the aging speed and lifestyle but it provides an average permanent effect of 10 years. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Facelift Thanks for the question. First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreases. Scalp area stitches are taken from the day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the aging speed and lifestyle but it provides an average permanent effect of 10 years. I wish you all the best.
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November 10, 2013
Answer: Headache After Facelift Surgery? I would advise seeing a pain expert at this point. Your symptoms are not very typical after a facelift.
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November 10, 2013
Answer: Headache After Facelift Surgery? I would advise seeing a pain expert at this point. Your symptoms are not very typical after a facelift.
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March 14, 2020
Answer: Facelift : Headache - Post Operative Problems Unfortunately, I can not give you a definitive answer and you must be frustrated. I'm sorry for the rough recovery!I have seen headaches after face lifts before! These can be a problem for some people.Causes can be the surgery itself, medicines, migraines, anesthesia, and even complications.My first concern would be to rule out major medical problems. This might mean a neurology consultation or a Cat Scan.Have a close examination by your plastic surgeon. Are the incisions ok? How about your ears? Are you eating, drinking, urinating, and having BM's?If all this is normal than focus on medications. Get off all the meds from surgery and get back to your normal diet.Caffeine can help with headaches after surgery and can be tried if all else is ok.Most likely it is not serious. Usually it gradually resolves in my experience. Be relaxed. Make sure you get checked out by your doctor too.Hope this helps.Dr Chris Saunders
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March 14, 2020
Answer: Facelift : Headache - Post Operative Problems Unfortunately, I can not give you a definitive answer and you must be frustrated. I'm sorry for the rough recovery!I have seen headaches after face lifts before! These can be a problem for some people.Causes can be the surgery itself, medicines, migraines, anesthesia, and even complications.My first concern would be to rule out major medical problems. This might mean a neurology consultation or a Cat Scan.Have a close examination by your plastic surgeon. Are the incisions ok? How about your ears? Are you eating, drinking, urinating, and having BM's?If all this is normal than focus on medications. Get off all the meds from surgery and get back to your normal diet.Caffeine can help with headaches after surgery and can be tried if all else is ok.Most likely it is not serious. Usually it gradually resolves in my experience. Be relaxed. Make sure you get checked out by your doctor too.Hope this helps.Dr Chris Saunders
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March 14, 2020
Answer: Facelift Sometimes blood in the ear canal can cause a headache, seems like everythings else has been checked so maybe have someone take a look
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March 14, 2020
Answer: Facelift Sometimes blood in the ear canal can cause a headache, seems like everythings else has been checked so maybe have someone take a look
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