Upper lip paralysed after facelift and necklift 2 weeks ago. Is this permanent? (Photo)

January 16, 2018
Asked By:llmeyer in Alberta, AB

The right side of upper lip And parts of my right cheek are paralysed. My PS said it's buccal nerve damage. He said it's never happened to him before. That its due to swelling and damage lifting the cheek area. He seems to be brushing it off like it's an unfortunate outcome. All surgeries have risks! My smile is now a stupid smirk. Will this Return to normal or is it likely to be permanent? Do all PS have the client smile after facelift to see if smile is normal? Or was he already suspicious?

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January 22, 2018

Answer: Buccal nerve

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January 22, 2018

Answer: Buccal nerve

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January 25, 2018

Answer: Nerve injury after facelift

January 25, 2018

Answer: Nerve injury after facelift

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