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Lipoma Removal from Face - Risk of Facial Nerve Damage?

asked 1 year ago by stranger in Bay Shore, NY
Latest answer by Kimberly Lee, MD
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4 answers to Lipoma Removal from Face - Risk of Facial Nerve Damage?

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Facial Lipoma

Removal of a facial lipoma can put the facial nerve at risk. However, this depends on the location and relation to the anatomy. Please see a board certified facial plastic surgeon who is familiar with facial anatomy for the best results. (S)he will use a nerve monitor to monitor the facial nerve during surgery.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facial lipoma removal can place the facial nerve at risk

The risk of facial nerve injury is very low if the operation is appropriately planned for and executed. Facial nerve monitoring can be set up to assist in identifying and preserving the facial nerve. Look for doctors with experience in facial nerve work. Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD. New York Facial Plastic Surgeon. Co-Director, Facial Paralysis and Rehabilitation Center at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.
Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lipoma excision and risk of facial nerve damage

With any facial procedure, I believe that there are risks of complications, including damage to the branches of the facial nerve. But these are usually very superficial (near to the surface) and I think the risks of this complication are quite low. My adviise--have the procedure done with little fear of this potential problem.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Risk of Permanent Facial Nerve Damage is Rare after Lipoma Removal

Lipomas, by definition, are mobile and superficial masses, as a result of overgrowth of normal fat cells. The risk of PERMANENT facial nerve damage from lipoma removal is very low. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon for the best result.
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

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