Facial Lipo Damage Not Getting Better After 8-weeks?

August 22, 2013
Asked By:luckygal1985

I had chin/neck smartlipo 8-weeks ago.The nerve on the right side of my lip was damaged and caused a crocked smile. My smile started to get better and then stopped. The right side of my lip doesn't go down and it looks funny when I smile. I'm really upset and self conscious. People at work keep asking if I had dental work done.The PS said last week that it might not get better and isn't anything I can do about it. He said he didn't cut it, but he's never had this happen. What now? Help please

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August 29, 2013

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August 24, 2013

Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 24, 2013

Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury.

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