“Paralysis after neck liposuction”
Liposuction: NOT worth it
Cost: $6,000
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Liposuction satisfaction: Fair
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Why: At this point, I wouldn't recommend the procedure, or would I do it again. I'm very afraid of the paralysis side effect and need to know more at this point.
I had neck liposuction 5 days ago and after 'coming out of the fog;' I'm still experiencing paralysis on the right side of my face (smile). I now have less swelling and feelings of numbness/tingliness in my lower face.
First of all, what expectations should I have for improvement/full recovery? And secondly, what can I do to improve recovery and/or speed it up, such as exercise muscles more, i.e. chewing gum?
Jun 16, 2009Comments and replies (1)
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19 Jun 2009
You should talk to your doc. The paralysis you mention sounds like Bell's Palsy. About 75% of all adult facial paralysis cases are due to Bell's palsy, a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed. Still you need to communicate with your doc. In many cases Bell's Palsy will resolve, it is just a matter of time. Could be days, weeks or a year.