Is it normal to be itchy after a facelift?

Question

as i done my facelift surgery in 2016 but now i am facing some problem about iching. is this a normal thing?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It would be unusual for a facelift to cause itching a year after the procedure, but an examination of you would be needed to give you better advice.  I would recommend seeing the surgeon who performed your facelift to see if there is any connection between the facelift and your itching.

Mark Karolak, DO, FAOCO · Answer

Without pictures, more history, and doing an examination, it's hard to tell if the itching is related to the facelift. I always recommend that patients go back to their original surgeon as a follow up if there are any concerns.  Occasionally there may be inflammation of the incision that can be treated with topical medications, lasers, or injections. If it's been less than a year, it may be a normal part of the healing process.

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

I have seen itching around the scars and it usually 
subsides within a few months. If you are past full
maturation (6-12 months) you may need to be examine 
for other possible causes. Best wishes.

Ross Farhadieh MD, FRCS, FRACS · Answer

hi there, thanks for your question whilst it's not altogether unusual to have itchiness with any wound it depends mostly on the site and the extent of de-nervation of the overlying skin. Most common reason for this feeling is as the overlying skin starts to reinnervate, if that is the case it will last for a few weeks sometimes to month and then resolve. Good luck

Raghu Athre, MD · Answer

I recommend that you see your surgeon.  It is normal to have some itching or other paresthesias for 6 mos or so after a facelift.  This normally stops once you have regained all the sensation back in your face.  However, I have not seen itching 1 year out from a FL.

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Itching in the early healing process is extremely common and not an issue. This late to be complaining is a bit more puzzling. I would see your physician and see if something else is going on.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

Is it normal to be itchy after a facelift?

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