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Double Chin Liposuction - Motor Nerve Side Effect
I had double chin liposuction surgery and the same problem to my lip motor nerves happened, i.e after 10 days when i laugh my lower lip doesn't come down, I already know that it may take several weeks to recover but I wonder to know what if the nerves don't come back smoothly? is there any further hope or procedure to help the nerves to recover after the recovery period?
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sepideh.nazari
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Chin Liposuction
You should be evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is familiar with the anatomy and procedure in the area. The nerve may be bruised, and swelling may impair full function. A consult is needed for further assessment.
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Double Chin Liposuction - Motor Nerve Side Effect
Neuropraxia of the marginal mandibular branch of the VII nerve occurs and is short lasting. But neuroparesis or transcection of this nerve is permanent, I doubt you have this. Best to be closely followed by your surgeon. Steroids could be slightly beneficial. Be patient for a few months.
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Classic marginal mandibular nerve injury.
This is most typically caused by using an oversized or aggressive cannula design in the face causing increase motor nerve trauma. Recover normally occurs but the recovery is not always complete. Because you are relatively early from the trauma, I would recommend being patient. Emperically, your surgeon could try a short course of steroids or hyperbaric oxygen to see if these treatments make any difference. It is unlikely that these treatment will change your...
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