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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
post face lift severe itch
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.
post face lift severe itch
by kam5, Dec 12, 2007 07:50PM
I had a face lift 4years ago and now have a chronic severe itch behind and in front of both ears . The skin is very sensitive and even a small hair on the skin is irritating . I have tried topical ung ie hydrocortisone and massaging the skin.Nothing has worked so far. Is this happening because the skin is stretched? Any suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Dec 13, 2007 11:01AM
, Dec 13, 2007 11:01AM
At four years after the facelift, full healing and maturation of scar has clearly occurred. Any superficial nerve regeneration would have also happened. It is not clear to me why, at this time, you are developing symptoms. It is possible that there is an unrelated rash or skin problem appearing now. A dermatologic consultation may be in order.
Member Comments (3)
by kam5, Dec 13, 2007 02:01PM
To: howard rosenberg
I went to see a dermatologist and she was the one who recommended hydrocortisone ung, facial massage, and said that it took time for the nerves to regenerate. There is no rash or evident skin problem.
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Dec 14, 2007 05:11PM
, Dec 14, 2007 05:11PM
In the absence of a skin problem, it is very diffiuclt for me to determine the source or treatment of your sensitivity. If this constitutes a major problem for you, then another idea would be to seek the advise of a neurologist.
