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Does Facial Asymmetry After Plastic Surgery Go Away? How Long Does It Take?

WundahFeb 13, 2012
I had a mid-face and neck lift and lower eyelid resurfacing over 5 weeks ago and never was told about the possibility of asymmetry of the face. I can hardly open my mouth and my speech is a problem as well. I am older and I know that I will heal slower, but is this an issue that will correct itself? Can I have it corrected with Botox or something else quickly?

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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Mar 3, 2013
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Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS
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Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Mar 2, 2012
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Feb 23, 2012
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Dr. Jacob Freiman, MD, FACS
Dr. Jacob Freiman, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 14, 2012
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