Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facelift?

June 16, 2014
Asked By:classic1956 in Nashville, TN

I have scheduled a facelift for Aug. 4th - specifically, chin lipo, mini facelift, upper eyelids, and endoscopic brow lift - general anesthesia for 5.5 hrs. Surgeon is board certified PS highly reommended by my PCP. He is not concerned about my trigeminal nerve - should I be? I was diagnosed with Atypical TN about 5 years ago - when episodes occur the pain is centered in and around my right ear. I take 400 mg. carbamezipine daily and episodes are sporadic. What are your thoughts on this?

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June 18, 2014

Answer: Little information on facelifts in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

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June 18, 2014

Answer: Little information on facelifts in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

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June 28, 2014

Answer: Trigeminal neuralgia

June 28, 2014

Answer: Trigeminal neuralgia

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