After lower facelift/neck lift, still numb after 10 months

Same here though it's only two and half months....I can't sleep on my ears, my face s so tight  can't stand it, its' worse towards the end of the day.  My Dr. says there is nothing wrong, and keeps showing me before pictures...  If I had known I would be in this much discomfort for this long, would never have gone to Facelift by Debbie Boone as sponsor.On top of this, the I felt like my face was on fire while as he finished my lips.....all pain meds wore off, and I was awake for the ful three hours...they sent me home bleeding and with inferior pain meds.Now, I'm going back today, afraid that I have nerve damage too...Very, very angry....can't sleep, can't do much during the day and he wants me to take tylenol...what a jokeOn top of that I ended up with a huge infection on my face that he had to cut out...from that was weeks of hell, dripping and pain and hiding from everyone.From the antibiotics he gave me I ended up with C difficile...a very serious bacteria that ended up in my intestines costing me more pain and bleeding and can be fatal.I can't believe the nightmare I've been in

How very sad that women do not investigate more before having a Lifestyle Lift. I predict that very soon this procedure will be outlawed as there is rarely a good outcome. There are no shortcuts when it comes to a facelift. You only have one face. Spend the money, get the best surgeon and have it done right.

Hi,Do you still have problems. I have just had (3.5 weeks ago) a lower face lift and some eye work which I had been talked into and didnt want - I am looking good but my face is still sore and my skin is sagging below the eyes. My skin is very tight and my smile is not right, and I also fear nerve damage. Anxious to know if your problems are resolved.

I had a necklift done two and a half years ago, and it has caused me distress from day one, i still feel uncomfortable with it, the tightness is there every single day the back of my neck muscles seems to tighten which is causing me so much distress, i really do regret having had this done and wish i could turn the clock back and the answer would have been no. i am now suffering everyday

I know what you mean. I am four weeks post op today. I feel so much numbness in my face and tightness. sleeping on my side is not an option. I am scared and have a hard time concentrating. My doctor says everything is fine. I wish I had read more and got more opinions from people who have done this, but maybe I wouldn't have listened. Anyway best of luck to us both.

See another doctor to make sure you don't have an infection. ASAP!

This I agree with more than I can say...I did believe that I was in good hands but it was a nightmare from the day of the surgery on..I too believe they will disappear into the night leaving many of us scarred, feeling like you have an eternal noose around your neck and jaw and with me....literally a huge scar on my face. I would never ever suggest Lifestyle Lift to anyone. I wish I could sue them I am so embarrassed...all my friends and family look at me as if there is nothing they can say...I still owe $6000 for this mess....So Angry

I understand your pain. I'm 3 months post-op face/neck lift and I have extreme pain: burning pain around both ears, under my chin/neck from ear to ear. Left side is worse. Not much feeling in left ear. I get such an extreme burning pain whenever I move my jaw. Makes it difficult to eat. The burning extends from under my chin, along my jawline and extends around my entire left ear. I even feel burning inside my left ear canal.  I have not been able to sleep since the surgery. I attempt to get sleep on three pillows on my back. I can't even think of sleeping on my side. I have not been able to sleep one night in the past three months. I still get lots of swelling. I find it difficult to get through each day. And the results were not as I expected. I have large visible deep divots under my chin. I suspect the plastysmaplasty failed. I feel like I have tight tape around my neck and ears 24/7 with intense burning. I'm miserable and REALLY regret doing this. I've always been a runner; now I take a walk which always leaves me swollen and miserable. I feel trapped. I miss my life..

for 14 years i have been suffering with extreme tightness in my neck and face having this surgery was the biggest mistake of my life i have no life anymore i know i have nerve damage have had fat injections but nothing helps i have been to doctors all over and tried acu puncture with no results i am at the end of my rope with this there is not a day goes by that i am not suffering it affects every aspect of my life i feel like i am alone the doctors tell me they have never dealt with this problem and do not know how to help me please be very careful before you decide to have this surgery

hello good day and how are you feeling now?

Yes I am still numb and tight around my ears, lower head and neck from the surgery.  Also, my checkbones sting with pain.  It has been 8 months for me.  I guess the PS didn't tell us the whole story.  I'm scared as well, and I hope one day the pain and numbness will go away.

I am experiencing the lower lip pulling and am anxious to see if it will improve. I also have an inflamed eye with the lower lid turned out and the red showing.  Has anyone experienced the same thing and did it improve it has been almost 4 weeks since my surgery

Sorry to hear of all your trouble, but thanks for clueing us in to some of the realities...For the infection, perhaps you could use mega vitamin c and megadophilous for the intestinal. Vit. C helps tremendously with healing.

I had laser lip on my double chin almost seven weeks ago. I've had serious regret, but am trying to look forward. Very tight, lots of swelling and scar tissue. I was never told about all of this. Doctors like to lowball the time it is going to take to heal up. Whatever they say, triple it and you'll have a true idea of what you are looking at. My neck is so tight I feel like I'm strangling every day, I can't swallow correctly, and I generally feel unwell due to all this pressure on my neck. At seven weeks, I'd say it will be six months or more before I feel normal again. Massage, heat, and ice have been my friends. Advil and Xanax for stress and pain. Hang on, time will resolve almost all of this for you. I'm with you all.

Why has no one mentioned ultra sound treatments? I had mine in April, and ultra sound has been a big help!!! Got rid of lumpiness etc....