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.
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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