One year ago i have had facelift. Since the last 3 months a couple times a day I have the feeling like there is running some water/air down my face. Clearly there is no water when i touch my face, it only feels like it. I understand this sounds a bit strange, but does anyone have an idea what this could be? I hope someone can help because I am a little bit worried.
Answer: Facelift sensation issues One year after surgery you are likely having altered sensation due to aberrant nerve regeneration. Discuss this matter with your surgeon. Facial desensitization therapy may be if benefit.
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Answer: Facelift sensation issues One year after surgery you are likely having altered sensation due to aberrant nerve regeneration. Discuss this matter with your surgeon. Facial desensitization therapy may be if benefit.
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March 17, 2015
Answer: Strange sensation after facelift You haven't described exactly where these sensations are taking place but it is very common for there to be a period of numbness on each cheek after facelift surgery. Over a period of at least a year, the nerves slowly wake up and re-grow, producing new sensations that your brain is not used to. These feelings are often interpreted by the brain as tingling, burning or tickling and it sounds like this is what you are experiencing. It is entirely normal and will go away without any specific treatment. If you have any facial twitching associated with this, you should contact your surgeon for a full assessment, though it is unlikely to be anything serious.
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March 17, 2015
Answer: Strange sensation after facelift You haven't described exactly where these sensations are taking place but it is very common for there to be a period of numbness on each cheek after facelift surgery. Over a period of at least a year, the nerves slowly wake up and re-grow, producing new sensations that your brain is not used to. These feelings are often interpreted by the brain as tingling, burning or tickling and it sounds like this is what you are experiencing. It is entirely normal and will go away without any specific treatment. If you have any facial twitching associated with this, you should contact your surgeon for a full assessment, though it is unlikely to be anything serious.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Return of sensibility after a facelift can be associated with bizarre sensations of the skin. What you are experiencing is probably the return of sensibility to the skin. Patients often complain of bizarre sensations that will improve as recovery progresses in the skin is reeducated.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Return of sensibility after a facelift can be associated with bizarre sensations of the skin. What you are experiencing is probably the return of sensibility to the skin. Patients often complain of bizarre sensations that will improve as recovery progresses in the skin is reeducated.
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March 17, 2015
Answer: Sensation Thank you for your question. What you are describing is the return of nerve function after your facelift. It will most likely resolve itself. Be sure to see your surgeon, if it does not. Good luck
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March 17, 2015
Answer: Sensation Thank you for your question. What you are describing is the return of nerve function after your facelift. It will most likely resolve itself. Be sure to see your surgeon, if it does not. Good luck
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Nerve regeneration Hi there,What you describe is termed formication. It represents the "re-awakening" of skin nerves that are stretched and divided during facelift surgery. Massage and tapping exercises, termed de-sensitisation exercises, help facilitate the process. If the sensations are particularly unpleasant gabapentin-related medications in the short term also help. Otherwise patience and time will see these symptoms resolve - sensory nerve regeneration can take many years…All the best,James
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Nerve regeneration Hi there,What you describe is termed formication. It represents the "re-awakening" of skin nerves that are stretched and divided during facelift surgery. Massage and tapping exercises, termed de-sensitisation exercises, help facilitate the process. If the sensations are particularly unpleasant gabapentin-related medications in the short term also help. Otherwise patience and time will see these symptoms resolve - sensory nerve regeneration can take many years…All the best,James
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