Ideal # of days from surgery date for removal of staples in scalp after brow lift? Numbness top and back of scalp is normal?

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had a brow lift and cheek implants on 12/19. I was told by surgeon that my recovery time would be one week and the cheek implant would have internal dissolvable stitches inside my mouth and brow lift would have "two tiny incisions hidden in hairline". That was what I was prepared for. To to my complete shock I have 40 metal staples along 4 large incision lines! What is ideal number of days for staples to remain for? And is it normal numbness all over scalp? Will flying 3hrs harm healing at all?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Since your particular surgeon has the most information about you and your procedure, it is best to ask questions about recovery after a brow lift to him or her.  In general, staples on the scalp after a brow lift could be removed anywhere from about a week or two after the procedure.  It is not at all unusual to have numbness on the scalp after a brow lift and this normally improves over time.  Flying should not affect the healing, but again, it would be best to check with your surgeon.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Staples usually stay in for 10 days.  Follow up with your surgeon as he knows exactly what was done in your surgery, and is the best to answer your questions.  Best wishes!

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