I Had a Facelift and my Smile Seems Asymmetrical; is This Temporary or a Mistake?

June 12, 2013
Asked By:monicasun

I had a facelift a month ago and my upper lip seems to go up asymmetrically; have some pulling to one side. No total paralysis on either side, but definitely when I show my upper teeth, some asymmetry. Is this temporary or a mistake/permanent?

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July 16, 2013

Answer: Asymmetry after facelift

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2013

Answer: Normal facial function should always return after a facelift.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2013

Answer: Normal facial function should always return after a facelift.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2013

Answer: Smile asymmetry after facelift should resolve

Mark Beaty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2013

Answer: Smile asymmetry after facelift should resolve

Mark Beaty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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June 14, 2013

Answer: Asymmetry of your smile likely will self correct.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Asymmetry of your smile likely will self correct.

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June 14, 2013

Answer: Asymmetry after facelift

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
June 14, 2013

Answer: Asymmetry after facelift

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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