I now have severe sleep apnea. It was so distressing, I bought a used cpap machine, which has allowed me to sleep. My question is whether this is caused by swelling and muscle tightening, and whether it will go away.
December 28, 2013
Answer: Sleep apnea not normal after facelift In order to formally diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, a formal sleep study must be performed and this is something you should do. Regardless, many patients become aware of existing problems after a surgical procedure---you have likely had this breathing problem and now with all of the stimulation from the surgical procedure, you are now more aware of it. Hopefully, as your tightness from the surgery resolves over the next few weeks, you will likely feel better. Again, have your physician order a formal sleep study.
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December 28, 2013
Answer: Sleep apnea not normal after facelift In order to formally diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, a formal sleep study must be performed and this is something you should do. Regardless, many patients become aware of existing problems after a surgical procedure---you have likely had this breathing problem and now with all of the stimulation from the surgical procedure, you are now more aware of it. Hopefully, as your tightness from the surgery resolves over the next few weeks, you will likely feel better. Again, have your physician order a formal sleep study.
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December 27, 2013
Answer: Breathing problems after facelift? Your complaints are unusual and you should make sure you discuss with your surgeon soon. Sleep apnea can only be truly diagnosed with a sleep study of some kind and a CPAP machine is technically a prescription only device...regardless of the medical terminology it sounds like you need to have the situation addressed.Some questions you will want to discuss with your surgeon: Do you have trouble breathing whenever you lay flat or just when you fall asleep?Where are you obstructing or feeling tight with the breathing? Nose? Throat? Chest?Are you having any other symptoms? Chest pain, shortness of breath while awake?It would be unusual after most facelift procedures to have any long term sleep issues like sleep apnea, so hopefully your problems will get better with time. However, If you have any severe symptoms, get evaluated ASAP. After evaluation by your surgeon, if problems persist, you might consider consultation with an ENT who does sleep apnea surgery so they can evaluate your airway.
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December 27, 2013
Answer: Breathing problems after facelift? Your complaints are unusual and you should make sure you discuss with your surgeon soon. Sleep apnea can only be truly diagnosed with a sleep study of some kind and a CPAP machine is technically a prescription only device...regardless of the medical terminology it sounds like you need to have the situation addressed.Some questions you will want to discuss with your surgeon: Do you have trouble breathing whenever you lay flat or just when you fall asleep?Where are you obstructing or feeling tight with the breathing? Nose? Throat? Chest?Are you having any other symptoms? Chest pain, shortness of breath while awake?It would be unusual after most facelift procedures to have any long term sleep issues like sleep apnea, so hopefully your problems will get better with time. However, If you have any severe symptoms, get evaluated ASAP. After evaluation by your surgeon, if problems persist, you might consider consultation with an ENT who does sleep apnea surgery so they can evaluate your airway.
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