Regarding with Tingling. I Have This Sensation of a Worm Crawling Along the Scar?

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As I close my eyes this tingling or " insect" crawling along my scar is there. It comes intermittently. It's so bad and annoying that I cant sleep, and missing work. I'm just scared to close my eyes, because as soon as I do it, it is there. Very bothersome.

Evan Ransom, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Tingling, "electricity", and other odd sensations often accompany the process of nerve healing after facial surgery.  This is normal and generally lasts a few weeks.  If any pain or drainage develops, however, please see your surgeon immediately.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Patient sometimes complain of bizarre sensations is skin gets to be repopulated by the nerve endings. This is self-limited.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

This type of sensation does seem unusual but should get better over time.  I would try massage to decrease the sensitivity.

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