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Can Lip Injections Cause Paralysis?

asked 5 months ago by Megan204
Latest answer by Kimberly Lee, MD
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Tags: causes, paralysis, prevention, worried

I read a story on this site that this lady got lip injections and ended up with paralysis.Is this possible and what could prevent this from possibly happening?

2 answers to Can Lip Injections Cause Paralysis?

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Facial Paralysis

The type of facial paralysis you are describing is one that likely involves impaired lower lip movement. This is likely from local anesthetic getting near the nerve that is responsible for that movement and is likely temporary. A skilled injector who is a specialist in the facial anatomy will not likely have this result.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Possibility of lip paralysis

In my extensive years of injecting experience and being a platinum sponsored surgeon from Allergan, which means I use a lot of injecting materials I have never seen paralysis in a patient. I did not read the story you read but I am guessing the patient may have had a local block in which the injector got local close to a nerve causing temporary paralysis. It is important to go to a skilled injector. While I have several nurses who work in my private surgical center I prefer to inject each... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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