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.
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December 4, 2014
Answer: Significant numbness two years after facelift is very extraordinary.
Thank you for your question about your face lift.Without seeing the photos, it is hard to comment but -Firm, 'little double chin' swelling under the chin is from swelling that subsides. It often takes longer than 6 months to do so.A sunken area with small loose skin on either side is usually...
Botox can be safely administered following facelift once the initial swelling has subsided. You would be best to ask your surgeon for a definitive answer, but typically at the 2 week point you should be ok.
Periorbital edema can sometimes last for a long time but it will eventually resolve. Fat transfer can cause a lot of persistent swelling especially if liquefied fat (not fat cells) have not been separated away. This should resolve with time.
