ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: jazzfunkanne on September 14, 2008, 07:48:15 am
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Hi all, i am 20 months post op, and my face is getting really tight, i am in the uk so we are short on the facial trainers, has anyone any suggestions, many thank annex
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Hello. Tightness is not unusal. Putting a warm pack on your face is helpful. There are packs that can be put in a microwave. I was told to put rice in a sock and heat up in the microwave. Even a warm washcloth or a warm shower can help. Massage is helpful. I was also told by a facial therapist to put your thumb inside your mouth and then with the fingers on the outside of the face do a pulling motion over a small area at a time of the area that is acting up. Maybe ten at a time 2-3 times a day. This helps also. Have you seen us when we mention the www.bellspalsy.ws The same facial therapist has a link on it about facial retraining and is very good.
I hope this is of help to you. Cheryl R
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Hi,
I have the tightness as well. Acupuncture helps (if only they would leave the needles in!), but also warm and cold compresses as well as massage. It is a very uncomfortable feeling but I'm hoping it passes. Perhaps yours will also...
Marci
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many thanks, what causes tightness in the face?
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I get this, too. In my case, I think it is a sign that my nerve is doing something. I get a lot of tightness on my cheek, which is also where I have gotten back some movement. I find that massage and warm compresses are the most helpful.
Debbi :-\ (that's my pirate smile...)