I did a removal of the bichat pads 8 months ago. Even after all this time, my smile is crooked. Greatly reduced the fat of the face, but the right side of my smile does not raise (upper lip). After the surgery, this side of my face was incredibly more swollen than the left. I fear that the surgery has caused permanent damage. What can it be?
March 14, 2012
Answer: Facial Nerve Paresis 8 Months After Buccal Fat Pat Removal
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March 14, 2012
Answer: Facial Nerve Paresis 8 Months After Buccal Fat Pat Removal
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Answer: Facial Nerve Injury after Buccal Fat Removal The Buccal Fat Pad is deep in the face therefore it cannot be addressed with liposuction. Typically a small incision inside the mouth is used. In most cases, this can be easily extracted. In experienced hands a nerve injury is very unlikely but may occur if the dissection is difficult. Thankfully, this is typically temporary and should resolve within a few months. During the recovery after a nerve injury, botox to the other side can help create symmetry until your other side recovers. See an expert.
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Answer: Facial Nerve Injury after Buccal Fat Removal The Buccal Fat Pad is deep in the face therefore it cannot be addressed with liposuction. Typically a small incision inside the mouth is used. In most cases, this can be easily extracted. In experienced hands a nerve injury is very unlikely but may occur if the dissection is difficult. Thankfully, this is typically temporary and should resolve within a few months. During the recovery after a nerve injury, botox to the other side can help create symmetry until your other side recovers. See an expert.
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