6 Weeks Post Facelift: Right Side Palsy - What Can I Do?

May 12, 2011
Asked By:Linda in SC

43 days after mid face lift. Right side palsy, can't smile, eye won't blink. Surgeon said should recover…may take months. Getting depressed. Eye tearing.

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