How long does the numbness last around your ears and under your chin after a lower facelift?

Hi and thank you for your question. Your concern is one that is commonly shared by those who have undergone a lower facelift procedure. Generally, numbness associated with this surgery generally last anywhere between 2-6 months, although in certain patients could potentially last longer. Sharp twinges or tingling sensations in the skin may be a sign of nerve regeneration and return of sensation. Most patients get used to this progression, and talking to your surgeon and care team will give you a better sense of what to expect and what you can do to manage your symptoms. Wishing you all the best. Dr. Roy. 

Hi Lilysmom65, thanks for your question! This is a very common complaint after a facelift surgery.  During a facelift procedure, some of the facial nerves are injured and cause numbness/tingling around the face, chin, and neck.  The sensation may take anywhere between 3-6 months to fully return.  I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon for more information. Hope this helps!

Hello,This is a normal thing after facelift and should start to return over several weeks after surgery. For some patients this can take 3-6 months to return. The majority of patients see a return by 6 months. Be sure to keep follow-up with your surgeon so he/she can follow it. All the best,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

The numbness you describe is expected after a facelift. Assuming that no nerve injury occurred during the procedure, most patient's numbness resolves in about 2-3 months. Some take longer, up to 6-12 months. Very few have areas of permanent numbness. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Facial Rejuvenation Specialist
Quintessa Aesthetic Centers

It is very common to have numbness after facelift and necklift surgery.  Most patients have some numbness right after surgery.  Typically the area of numbness recedes towards the ear over the first 3-6 months after surgery.  There can be a few small areas around the ear that take longer to resolve and rarely there can be a few small areas that numbness persist long term.  Prior to the return of normal sensation there often can be some abnormal sensation such as tingling or pins and needles feeling.  Everyone heals at a different pace.  Best wishes! 

Thank you for the question. Some areas of reduced sensation in front of and around the ears are quite common after facelift. This generally resolves over 6 months or so, but can be permanent in some cases. Typically when your sensation is returning, you will feel some tingling, pins/needles, or even itching. Best of luck!

Generally the numbness associated with a facelift begins to improve around the 3month time frame and goes anywhere to 12-18months before sensation has returned.  Generally an itchy feeling is associated with the nerve regrowth. 

Thanks for your question. Changes in sensation can be quite common after facelift. It can take up to 18 months for this numbness to resolve. In rare cases the numbness is permanent; in most cases sensation completely returns. Best of luck.

Thanks for your question. For the majority of my patients, the numbness resolves in those areas within 4-6 weeks; however, less frequently it may take 6-12 months for resolution. Good luck! 

Thank you for your question. Sensation can return after 3-6 months. Once the nerves start to heal the area may feel slightly itchy.  All The Best