I had neck lipo under local anesthesia by a reputable doctor 2 days ago. I had significant swelling on the right side of my face immediately post-op which has subsided since, however my smile is crooked on that side. I knew damage to MMN is a complication of surgery, and it was one of the reasons I was hesitant about going through with it. Well it happened, and now I'm feeling very discouraged. Is there anything I can do to speed up recovery? What will I tell people what's wrong with my smile?
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H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Hi. Thank you for your question. I think you are an excellent candidate for liposuction under your chin. It is a very simple procedure and can be done without anesthesia. Your condition is very common and it is hereditary condition not based on your weight alone. You may even want to consi...
If you are having your double chin treated with liposuction, it should not interfere with the placement of your chin implant. Just let your board-certified dermatologist know about the implant so that your procedure can be planned around it.
What you are experiencing is normal. Swelling may persist for up to 6 months as your body fully recovers. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon regularly.
