Pain three years after neck and lower facelift

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Neck and lower facelift 3 years ago. Pain from the onset and still not resolved. Lots of burning and pulling sensations. External numbness to both sides of the face and neck. The pain seems to run along the trigeminal nerve path. My head feels so tight and I have constant headaches. My neck feels tight. I could go on and on. I've had all types of therapies and seen specialists and doctors. I am on pain killers and have tried anti seizure drugs. Nothing works. Original surgery done o/s.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I personally have never seen this in my practice.  The type of facelift performed would make a difference.  Is there any foreign material in the face that may be contributing?

Boris M. Ackerman, MD · Answer

Chronic Pain after a facelift

I am sorry to hear about your chronic pain after a facelift.  There is not 
anatomic reason that can explains all of your symptoms.   On rare occasional a 
sensory nerve (greater auricular) injury can cause unremitting pain due to a 
neuroma.  This can be properly diagnosed and treated.  If your plastic surgeon 
can not find a specific anatomic problem to account for your pain, seek out a 
pain management specialist with interest in chronic pain management.

Pain three years after neck and lower facelift

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