The doctor said to wait and it should repair itself. I am very nervous. Is there anything that will help in the repair process? B vitiamins? Anything I can do to speed/insure the healing?
Answer: Loss of Smile 2 Weeks after Facelift
The buccal branches of the facial nerve, which supply that area, provide for cross innervation, and you should recover completely.
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The buccal branches of the facial nerve, which supply that area, provide for cross innervation, and you should recover completely.
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Answer: Facial Swelling/NerveSwelling
The inability to move your face after facelift surgery may be due to swelling and in particularly swelling around the nerve. Time is the cure for nerve swelling. Continue with your follow up appointments so that your PS can monitor your progress.
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Answer: Facial Swelling/NerveSwelling
The inability to move your face after facelift surgery may be due to swelling and in particularly swelling around the nerve. Time is the cure for nerve swelling. Continue with your follow up appointments so that your PS can monitor your progress.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Weakness After Facelift
Weakness after a facelift can occur but is thankfully rare. Even rarer is permanent weakness. It may take some time for a nerve to rebound after a procedure. Although the standard treatment of observation is sufficient, there have been some studies looking at cetyl-L-Carnitine and Nimodipine which have been shown to helpful in the recovery process.
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Answer: Weakness After Facelift
Weakness after a facelift can occur but is thankfully rare. Even rarer is permanent weakness. It may take some time for a nerve to rebound after a procedure. Although the standard treatment of observation is sufficient, there have been some studies looking at cetyl-L-Carnitine and Nimodipine which have been shown to helpful in the recovery process.
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September 29, 2017
Answer: Cannot Smile 2 Weeks After Facelift Cause for Concern
Thank you for your question. I am very sorry to hear of your experience.
It is true that facial asymmetry and transient weakness is common after Facelift, most of these problems show some improvement by 2 weeks if the nerve dysfunction is temporary.
It is true that it may take 6 weeks for a temporary nerve dysfunction to fully improve.
However, if at 2 weeks there is no improvement I suggest that you re visit your Plastic Surgeon.
I have found that early intervention with DC (Direct Current) electrical stimulation can be helpful in protecting muscle function and improving return of function (DC stimulator -Med Labs-Goletta, Califonia.) This therapy should be prescriobed by your Plastic Surgeon or a Neurologist.
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Answer: Cannot Smile 2 Weeks After Facelift Cause for Concern
Thank you for your question. I am very sorry to hear of your experience.
It is true that facial asymmetry and transient weakness is common after Facelift, most of these problems show some improvement by 2 weeks if the nerve dysfunction is temporary.
It is true that it may take 6 weeks for a temporary nerve dysfunction to fully improve.
However, if at 2 weeks there is no improvement I suggest that you re visit your Plastic Surgeon.
I have found that early intervention with DC (Direct Current) electrical stimulation can be helpful in protecting muscle function and improving return of function (DC stimulator -Med Labs-Goletta, Califonia.) This therapy should be prescriobed by your Plastic Surgeon or a Neurologist.
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October 19, 2015
Answer: Smile recovery after a facelift
Unfortunately a transient nerve palsy is common after facelift surgery or even after liposuction of the neck. This generally gets better overtime and it takes patience. Things that may help in the process are:
1.massage,
2.ultrasound,
3.nerve stimulation
4.steroids.
But truly time will generally heal all. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Smile recovery after a facelift
Unfortunately a transient nerve palsy is common after facelift surgery or even after liposuction of the neck. This generally gets better overtime and it takes patience. Things that may help in the process are:
1.massage,
2.ultrasound,
3.nerve stimulation
4.steroids.
But truly time will generally heal all. I hope this helps!
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