Strange Sensations 4 Months After Facelift. Could These Be Paresthesias?

   Paresthesias, warmness and tingling, 4 months after facelift indicate regeneration of nerve tissue.  This process may take 18 months or so.

Numbness following a facelift may be caused by nerve damage. A facelift can result in nerve damage that is temporary or permanent.    
Nerve damage from a facelift can result in the following side effects:

 

1) Numbness of the face
2) Difficulty making certain facial expressions
3) Ear numbness
4) Drooping of facial features (mouth or cheek)


In general, most temporary nerve damage that occurs from a facelift will be resolve in anywhere from 6 months to a year. It may take longer for a complete recovery, but it depends on the patient and the circumstances of the issue. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon and getting his or her opinion on the issue you are experiencing. Thank you and I hope this helps.

Dear Carol,


These are most likely paresthesias meaning that the nerves are growing back

As the nerves are growing back, they can send signals further down giving you the sensations

If it is quite uncomfortable, I would see your plastic surgeon just for a check up to be sure


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani