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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
post facelift problems
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Nov 25, 2007 02:15PM
, Nov 25, 2007 02:15PM
Electric/stab sensations in the temple and lower cheek area are undoubtedly a result of nerve regeneration as part of the healing process. While not a common complaint post facelift, I do hear about this sensation lasting months after surgery, particularly with breast surgery. I have never heard of or encountered tinnitus after a facelift. Since the facelift procedure is a relative superficial operation, and tinnitus is an inner ear issue, this symptom must be unrelated and incidental to the surgery, or related somehow to post-op swelling.
