I am one week post op from my face lift/ neck lift and numb all along my jawline. Any recommendations on how to shave next week while not being able to feel the razor next to my cheeks? Does most men use an electric razor? How long does it take to get the feeling back?
Answer: Shaving after Facelift Most of my male patients do choose to use an electric razor after a facelift. Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after a facelift procedure. I would strongly recommend speaking with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your concerns further.
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Answer: Shaving after Facelift Most of my male patients do choose to use an electric razor after a facelift. Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after a facelift procedure. I would strongly recommend speaking with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your concerns further.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Shaving after a facelift can be a challenge - electric razor is probably the best it is normal to have numbness on your face after a facelift. Although this shouldn't affect your ability to shave, if you want to be safe, using an electric shaver is an option.Sensory nerves tend to start working again after a few weeks, although sometimes it can take much longer.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Shaving after a facelift can be a challenge - electric razor is probably the best it is normal to have numbness on your face after a facelift. Although this shouldn't affect your ability to shave, if you want to be safe, using an electric shaver is an option.Sensory nerves tend to start working again after a few weeks, although sometimes it can take much longer.
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September 3, 2014
Answer: numbness after surgery. It is normal as numbness after surgery and most male patients choose to use the electric razor until sensation returns. The sensation can return anywhere between a few weeks to a few months.
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September 3, 2014
Answer: numbness after surgery. It is normal as numbness after surgery and most male patients choose to use the electric razor until sensation returns. The sensation can return anywhere between a few weeks to a few months.
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August 18, 2014
Answer: Shaving should be done carefully after facelift. Because of numbness it may be difficult to know where a razor blade is on your cheek. This should be done very carefully or with an electric razor.
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August 18, 2014
Answer: Shaving should be done carefully after facelift. Because of numbness it may be difficult to know where a razor blade is on your cheek. This should be done very carefully or with an electric razor.
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August 17, 2014
Answer: Shaving is typically not a problem after the first week. Hello leadville60,Thanks for your question. Shaving with a typical multi-blade razor is typically not a problem after facelift surgery or facial laser resurfacing once at least a week of healing has gone by and your sutures have been removed. I tell my male facelift patients to use the blade with plenty of shaving lubricant anywhere there are no suture lines and to go gently to avoid nicking the skin and creating a slow healing wound. I recommend the use of an electric razor over the suture lines, such as under the chin.You don't need to feel your face to shave it safely if you use a mirror and are gentle. Sensation in the face after a facelift/necklift can take 6-12 months to return. In some cases, minor residual permanent numbness is experienced. I haven't seen this to be a problem in the typical male facelift though.Good luck and I hope you are happy with your results.Dr. Shah
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August 17, 2014
Answer: Shaving is typically not a problem after the first week. Hello leadville60,Thanks for your question. Shaving with a typical multi-blade razor is typically not a problem after facelift surgery or facial laser resurfacing once at least a week of healing has gone by and your sutures have been removed. I tell my male facelift patients to use the blade with plenty of shaving lubricant anywhere there are no suture lines and to go gently to avoid nicking the skin and creating a slow healing wound. I recommend the use of an electric razor over the suture lines, such as under the chin.You don't need to feel your face to shave it safely if you use a mirror and are gentle. Sensation in the face after a facelift/necklift can take 6-12 months to return. In some cases, minor residual permanent numbness is experienced. I haven't seen this to be a problem in the typical male facelift though.Good luck and I hope you are happy with your results.Dr. Shah
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