I had a facelift over 2 years ago. I have numbness in my face, forehead and neck. I have seen a neurologist but he says it is what it is. My problem is that it seems to be spreading. My ears are starting to feel numb and my forehead and scalp are also. I am concerned. If I make another appointment with the neurologist, what can he do for me. Should I get some kind of testing.
October 18, 2014
Answer: Not typical There are two types of numbness from facelift surgery. The first comes from the separation of small nerves during the lifting of the skin. This typically returns in a few months or as late as a year. Although rare there can be damage to the major nerve trunks which could leave patients with permanent numbness. This is typically just on the ears. What would not be typical or even possible is the progression of numbness on the face. This may indicate another medical or somatic issue.
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October 18, 2014
Answer: Not typical There are two types of numbness from facelift surgery. The first comes from the separation of small nerves during the lifting of the skin. This typically returns in a few months or as late as a year. Although rare there can be damage to the major nerve trunks which could leave patients with permanent numbness. This is typically just on the ears. What would not be typical or even possible is the progression of numbness on the face. This may indicate another medical or somatic issue.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: After 2 years I would not expect any change in your numbness. after 2 years I would not expect any change in your numbness. The fact that it is spreading is unlikely related to your facelift surgery and neurologist would be the person to speak to, not a plastic surgeon. Perhaps a second opinion from another neurologist would help.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: After 2 years I would not expect any change in your numbness. after 2 years I would not expect any change in your numbness. The fact that it is spreading is unlikely related to your facelift surgery and neurologist would be the person to speak to, not a plastic surgeon. Perhaps a second opinion from another neurologist would help.
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