I had a lipoma removed from my right eyebrow and haven’t been able to raise the right side of my face since surgery, it has been 2 weeks since my surgery. Should this concern me or will I regain the ability to raise my right eyebrow? I’m think maybe the glue being tight is is making it to where I cannot scrunch that side of my forehead
May 7, 2018
Answer: Unable to raise right eyebrow Many thanks of your question. The temporal (frontal) branch of your facial nerve will have branches in the area of your surgery help power the muscle on your forehead that lifts your eyebrow up. Occasionally these branches can be damaged or irritated by the surgery, but I am sure your operating surgeon will have discussed this with you when you signed your consent form. You are only two weeks post-surgery and it is more than likely that the nerve is irritated - I would expect this to recover in the coming weeks, however I would encourage you to seek an appointment with your operating surgeon as soon as possible, as they will be best served in advising you and overusing your recovery. I wish you all the best. Marcus
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May 7, 2018
Answer: Unable to raise right eyebrow Many thanks of your question. The temporal (frontal) branch of your facial nerve will have branches in the area of your surgery help power the muscle on your forehead that lifts your eyebrow up. Occasionally these branches can be damaged or irritated by the surgery, but I am sure your operating surgeon will have discussed this with you when you signed your consent form. You are only two weeks post-surgery and it is more than likely that the nerve is irritated - I would expect this to recover in the coming weeks, however I would encourage you to seek an appointment with your operating surgeon as soon as possible, as they will be best served in advising you and overusing your recovery. I wish you all the best. Marcus
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