Approximately 1 year ago I had a facelift, necklift and upper and blepharoplasty. At this time I still have numbness on the left side of my face from ear to mid-face. In addition, I also have puckering under my chin. Two questions is the numbness permanent and what can be done about puckering. From pictures you can see left side of chin below mouth doesn’t move as much as right.
May 3, 2023
Answer: Numbness Permanent, Options for Puckering Unfortunately, the numbness on the face is likely permanent at this point if you are one year out. In terms of the tethering, that scar can likely be release either under local anesthetic or under anesthesia. This may involve an open incision or could involved separating the subcutaneous scar with a needle. However, in either case, it is possible for the tethering scar to return following these revision procedures.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Numbness Permanent, Options for Puckering Unfortunately, the numbness on the face is likely permanent at this point if you are one year out. In terms of the tethering, that scar can likely be release either under local anesthetic or under anesthesia. This may involve an open incision or could involved separating the subcutaneous scar with a needle. However, in either case, it is possible for the tethering scar to return following these revision procedures.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Neck puckering and nerve injury The puckering under your chin is likely related to the platysma muscle repair. The amount of visibility may be due to excessive thinning go the subcutaneous fat in that location. Numbness after surgery can continue to recover for two years, so there is a chance your sensation will improve. The weakness of the corner of your mouth is due to an injury of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve. Minor injuries to this nerve typically recover in the first few weeks to months. However, if the nerve has not shown significant signs of recovery by 1 year, it may not recover.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Neck puckering and nerve injury The puckering under your chin is likely related to the platysma muscle repair. The amount of visibility may be due to excessive thinning go the subcutaneous fat in that location. Numbness after surgery can continue to recover for two years, so there is a chance your sensation will improve. The weakness of the corner of your mouth is due to an injury of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve. Minor injuries to this nerve typically recover in the first few weeks to months. However, if the nerve has not shown significant signs of recovery by 1 year, it may not recover.
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