I had one stage hairline lowering done 5 1/2 weeks ago. The surgeon excised just over 1 cm of skin from my forehead. The sides of my head, particularly around the temples, is still quite sore, and the ENTIRE top of my scalp remains completely numb. There is some mild itching, which I've taken as a sign that the nerves are regenerating, but I'm still concerned at the continued loss of feeling. At this stage is it normal to still be so numb?
June 11, 2014
Answer: Numb scalp after forehead lift? Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the healing process. Soreness is to be expected at 5 1/2 weeks post op. Additionally, it can take up to 18 months for the sensation to fully return to your scalp. Be patient. Itching or the feeling of "pins and needles" are indications of nerve regeneration and these are normal signs of healing. Please call your plastic surgeon's office if you would like some reassurance.
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June 11, 2014
Answer: Numb scalp after forehead lift? Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the healing process. Soreness is to be expected at 5 1/2 weeks post op. Additionally, it can take up to 18 months for the sensation to fully return to your scalp. Be patient. Itching or the feeling of "pins and needles" are indications of nerve regeneration and these are normal signs of healing. Please call your plastic surgeon's office if you would like some reassurance.
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Numb 5 1/2 weeks after hairline lowering/forehead reduction. When will sensation return? Yes, it is common to have the numbness you are describing 5 1/2 weeks after your procedure. The itching is indeed a sign that your nerves are recovering. The numbness can persist for 6 months but can take one to two years to return to complete normal sensation. However, the timeline is typically about 6 months. Be careful with hairdryers (curling irons) and other similar devices until the sensation returns so as to avoid burning or injuring the skin.I hope this helps.
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Numb 5 1/2 weeks after hairline lowering/forehead reduction. When will sensation return? Yes, it is common to have the numbness you are describing 5 1/2 weeks after your procedure. The itching is indeed a sign that your nerves are recovering. The numbness can persist for 6 months but can take one to two years to return to complete normal sensation. However, the timeline is typically about 6 months. Be careful with hairdryers (curling irons) and other similar devices until the sensation returns so as to avoid burning or injuring the skin.I hope this helps.
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