What kind of doctor do I need to contact for facial muscle damage?

July 23, 2015
Asked By:mrnich92 in Eugene, OR

I'll try to provide pictures soon. I had a rock thrown in my face, recovered relatively well, little scarring. My face has symmetry at rest and with most expressions now, unfortunately, I think I either have nerve damage or damage to the muscle. Obviously I'm not a doctor, but I believe my depressor anguli oris has been detatched from my jaw. When I frown, there is a depressed spot where my DAO is (left side) or should be, however it's like the muscle still works, but part of it has been torn.

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Answer: Facial Muscle Damage/ Nerve Damage

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Answer: Facial Muscle Damage/ Nerve Damage

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July 23, 2015

Answer: Facial muscles

July 23, 2015

Answer: Facial muscles

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