I had a deep plane Face lift/brow lift, why do I have this pain? (photos)

The type of incision that you have shown provides a strong brow lift and is often used to lower a high hairline. The relative disadvantage of this type of incision is that it always results in the disruption of the small sensory nerves that innervate the scalp. The immediate result is profound numbness of the scalp that slowly resolves over a 12-18 month period.  As the nerves grow back, it is not uncommon for the patient to experience periods of intense itching, burning, tingling and occasional electrical shocks. However, the pain that you describe is a little different because it is focal in nature. This could be caused by scar tissue enveloping a small nerve, pressure from a deep suture, or from a traumatic nerve growth (neuroma). Treatment varies but can include massage, steroid injection and the removal of painful suture(s). The  injection of a small amount of Botox into the painful area has been shown to help in some cases of neuropathic pain.  There are also a variety of medications that help manage nerve pain including amitriptyline, carbamazepine and pregabalin. These solutions are best discussed in consultation with your surgeon. Best of luck.

Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after surgery. Please keep in touch with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your ongoing concerns.

There may be some inflammation around the cutaneous nerve behind your ear. Small amount of local anesthesia administered by your surgeon should immediately cause pain relief. Steroid injections that same area should help out until healing is complete and the pain goes away on its own.