I had a rhytidectomy 1.5 years ago. I still have extreme pulling on my right side. My PS had me go to a neurologist. After a lecture by this doctor for having a facelift, he prescribed Lyrica 3 months ago. It has done very little to help my problem. Chewing gum seems to help. What else can I do?
Answer: Will nerves repair themselves after facelift It seems that what you are describing is a pulling sensation from tightness only. That should resolve over time in that all facelifts will eventually relax. A true nerve injury would be either paralysis of one or more facial muscles (such as inability to raise an eyebrow or complete a full smile) or permanent numbness to an area. If you do not have one of those problems, then just give it time. Maybe a visit to your plastic surgeon to see if there is something he can do to relieve the sensation. A picture of you would be more helpful to give you a better answer.
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Answer: Will nerves repair themselves after facelift It seems that what you are describing is a pulling sensation from tightness only. That should resolve over time in that all facelifts will eventually relax. A true nerve injury would be either paralysis of one or more facial muscles (such as inability to raise an eyebrow or complete a full smile) or permanent numbness to an area. If you do not have one of those problems, then just give it time. Maybe a visit to your plastic surgeon to see if there is something he can do to relieve the sensation. A picture of you would be more helpful to give you a better answer.
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Answer: Tightness 1 1/2 years after a facelift is rare. I'm not sure what you're experiencing but tightness 1 1/2 years after a facelift is decidedly uncommon. I wonder if the plastic surgeon used any foreign material in the facelift.
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Answer: Tightness 1 1/2 years after a facelift is rare. I'm not sure what you're experiencing but tightness 1 1/2 years after a facelift is decidedly uncommon. I wonder if the plastic surgeon used any foreign material in the facelift.
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Nerve injuries after a facelift Nerve injuries can occur with facelifts and/or neck lifts. The two most common nerve injuries include the "great auricular nerve," which can result in permanent numbness around the ears and facial nerve injury that can result in changes in the smile and facial movement. Great auricular injury is common and will not cause individuals any long-term disability. However, facial nerve injuries can be potentially devastating if the entire or part of the face stops moving. Individuals who have "extreme pulling" may be experiencing an after effect of facial nerve injury which is called "synkinesis." Without examining you it is very difficult to know exactly why you are having extreme pulling. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon with expertise in facial nerve as a second opinion.
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Nerve injuries after a facelift Nerve injuries can occur with facelifts and/or neck lifts. The two most common nerve injuries include the "great auricular nerve," which can result in permanent numbness around the ears and facial nerve injury that can result in changes in the smile and facial movement. Great auricular injury is common and will not cause individuals any long-term disability. However, facial nerve injuries can be potentially devastating if the entire or part of the face stops moving. Individuals who have "extreme pulling" may be experiencing an after effect of facial nerve injury which is called "synkinesis." Without examining you it is very difficult to know exactly why you are having extreme pulling. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon with expertise in facial nerve as a second opinion.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Pulling Sensation from Face Lift Pulling is not a common symptom of nerve injury. Motor nerve problems cause weakness or paralysis, and sensory nerve injury causes numbness, pain, or other bothersome sensory feelings.If it is because the lift was too tight on one side, this generally improves with time.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Pulling Sensation from Face Lift Pulling is not a common symptom of nerve injury. Motor nerve problems cause weakness or paralysis, and sensory nerve injury causes numbness, pain, or other bothersome sensory feelings.If it is because the lift was too tight on one side, this generally improves with time.
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June 15, 2014
Answer: Facelift - pulling sensation Hello,Your pulling sensation may not be related to a nerve injury. How someone feels and the prescription of Lyrica also lend towards this thought. Chewing gum may be a sensory distraction but probably does not provide lasting improvement. Bio feedback, neurrontin and massage therapy may be considered.
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June 15, 2014
Answer: Facelift - pulling sensation Hello,Your pulling sensation may not be related to a nerve injury. How someone feels and the prescription of Lyrica also lend towards this thought. Chewing gum may be a sensory distraction but probably does not provide lasting improvement. Bio feedback, neurrontin and massage therapy may be considered.
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