After an endoscopic brow lift 1 year ago I have had severe numbness and itching of the scalp. Will this resolve?

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I suffer from a numb scalp and severe itching of the scalp from this procedure. It has been one year and a month since this was done. Is there any hope that I will ever get the feeling back?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello marmarI advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern and all other post-op concern.

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

Since nerves are drastically impacted during this procedure, it is normal to sustain a degree of numbness. In my experience numbness is normal for a few weeks following an endoscopic brow lift, but should subside within one month. Since you're able to feel an itching sensation, this indicates there is still a degree of sensation within the nerves. I am sorry to hear of the discomfort you're experiencing and advise you to see a specialist who can help ease your concerns.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. An endoscopic procedure provides a quicker recovery time and is generally less invasive. Please post photos on this site, and certainly discuss your recovery with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

There are several advantages to undergoing the endoscopic brow lift as opposed to an open brow lift procedure.  Avoiding the scar, potential hair loss, and the significant decrease in incidence of forehead and scalp numbness are the primary advantages.  It sounds like there may have been damage to the nerves that exit the skull and innervate the scalp at the level of the supra orbital ridge.  If the nerves were severed, which is very unlikely, you may not get sensation back.  The itching however, would indicate that the nerves are working and may need more time to rejuvenate.

Paul Nazemi, MD · Answer

Even with an endoscopic brow lift, which is less "invasive", a patient can still experience numbness after surgery.  This may persist from months to years, or indefinitely.  Most patients do experience improvement over time, although it can take many months to more than a year. Discuss with your doctor.

After an endoscopic brow lift 1 year ago I have had severe numbness and itching of the scalp. Will this resolve?

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