Victoria Chin Implant doctors

	Delio Ortegon, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 11212 State HWY 151 Suite 260 , San Antonio		1 answer
	Gary M. Horndeski, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 14887 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land
	Paul E. Mondolfi, MD Victoria Plastic Surgeon 605 E. San Antonio Street Suite 450E, Victoria

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Facial Paralysis After Cheek, Jaw and Chin Implants recently I have cheek, jaw, and chin implants, as soon as i get out of the procedure, my left size was paralyzed, it is been 20 days already and I cant still move my face,nothing not at all at the beginning i couldn't event blink my eye, now I verily blink it half way but it cry a lot all day. my dr. said that I have to be patience i trust him but I don't know what to do i am very worry that this could be permanent what do you think? Im sorry i cant provided pictures at this time

A: facial nerve injury with facial implants

I agree with Dr. Shureih, this is not the normal post operative course and is a devastating complication. You should be coordinating your care very carefully with your PS. You should see a neurologist to determine if the nerve injury is something likely to improve without surgery or if a surgical intervention is needed. You also do need to protect the eye from dryness and injury to the cornea. This may involve using ointments or even temporary taping of the eye lids shut at night to protect it.

Delio Ortegon, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon