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Thank you for your question. There are many reasons for TMJ, and a thorough exam with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and an oral surgeon will be able to determine better the origin of your TMJ issues. With a long list of possibilities, it is important to evaluate all of them. I hope this helps.
I've not heard of trigeminal neuralgia being a possible result from a facelift operation. Perhaps, if your doctor numbed the trigeminal nerve as part of his/her preparation for surgery, I suppose it's possible that the facial branch of that nerve could have been pierced and damaged, but if that was the case, it should be symptomatic sooner than 3 years out. So chances are that the two are unrelated.
It is unlikely that the face produced your trigeminal neuralgia unless a branch of the trigeminal was injured. These branches are not encountered in a routine facelift surgery. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Thank you for your question. There are many techniques for a facelift, and many causes of TN. Thus, an evaluation with a Neurologist and your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon can better determine the causes of your pain. This can be a problem which may take some time to arrive at a conclusive...
You shouldn't sleep on your face for a while after surgery. After about 2-4 weeks, you can start to sleep in this way. In case of any problems, you should contact a Board Certified Surgeon.
Thank you for your question. These minimally invasive techniques are best suited to patients with mild aging changes. Moderate to severe aging changes would more likely benefit from a more traditional facelift. I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss what option...
