Can I get my smile back after nerve cut or damaged? (Photos)

It seems like you have some nerve weakness after your procedure.  This can happen from stretching of the nerves and does not necessarily mean they are damaged.  Continuing to follow up with your plastic surgeon will be important to manage the recovery phase and help speed recovery.  I am not sure that a neurologist would have anything to add at this point.  Your surgeon can also address the lump you are seeing in your neck.

Dear Mary123p:

So sorry for your troubles! Thanks for sharing your photos. It is very helpful.

Most cases of facial weakness following facelift are due to bruising and / or swelling around the nerves to the lower lip, some in the cheek and few to the forehead. The majority will heal and return fully within a year. You should be visualizing return of your lip function at about 6 to 12 weeks and be assured it will function properly. The caveat is that this is also a good time to assess the integrity of the nerve using a EMG / NCS (electromyography and nerve conduction study) to make sure the nerve is not divided; as the sooner the cut nerve is put back together, the faster the recovery.

Please discuss this with your operating surgeon to obtain your best outcome. Generally, it is a neurologist or physiatrist that perform this test.

You may also be helped with exercises, physical therapy and TENS stimulation of the muscles which are weak.

It appears as though your Plastic Surgeon provided an interim benefit for you in using Botox properly to even out the opposite lower lip pull.

I hope this is helpful and you are back to normal soon.