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I Had a Mini Face Lift 4 Days Ago and my Right Lower Lip Doesn't Move Now- Why?

asked 4 months ago by 7583anon in Illinois
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
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Tags: 4 days post-op, causes, movement, paralysis

Will my lower lip on the right side funtion again and how long will it take?

4 answers to I Had a Mini Face Lift 4 Days Ago and my Right Lower Lip Doesn't Move Now- Why?

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Mini Facelift Complication

See your doctor ASAP. There is a possibility of weakness of the nerve that moves the lower lip.
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

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Nerve problems after facelift/mini-lift

After four days, you should have full movement of the face, although some patients have severe swelling which can make it difficult to evaluate exactly how much movement is present. In any case, a serious concern like this should be evaluated by your surgeon in the very near future. It is not helpful to speculate without more information, but this problem may have an underlying cause which needs to be corrected. The good news is that most nerve problems... more
Michael Bowman, MD

Montgomery Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nerve problem from mini facelift

This can be a scary scenario. First, you should speak immediately with your surgeon. This can occur due to blood collections under the surface or numbness from the surgery or local anesthetic that affected a nerve longer than expected. I am sure that nerve damage was discussed during your consultation. In most cases, the nerves to the facial muscles will be active within 6 to 8 hours after surgery. If not, the most likely cause is stretching of the nerve that... more
Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.toddhobgood.com

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Crooked smile after Mini lift

Well congratulations on having the courage to go through your mini lift. I hope and pray you chose a strongly recommended surgeon in your local community, and didn't prey to th over advertised gimmicky franchise type quickie lifts. Now to your concern... There is a nerve called the marginal mandibular nerve that runs along the lower border of the jaw. This nerve has te have been either temporarily bruised which is most common either from an injection or cautery.... more
Charles Virden, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

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