Hello! :) In first photo, I'm due for Botox to my lower R side to correct asymmetry r/t nerve damage on L side. Is more pronounced when Botox has fully worn off. I get Botox in several areas of face & have started filler. I don't mind maintaining Botox/filler to mid/upper face, BUT filler to soften worsening jowls & botox for nerve damage that lasts only 2.5 mos is getting $$. Would a mini or SMAS facelift be more cost effective in the long run& could I still be a candidate despite nerve damage?
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If you are seeing some improvement, as you mention in your comment, then that may not be a permanent nerve injury. There have been cases of facial nerve injuries after surgery, trauma, disease, that showed recovery even 2-2.5 years after event. Lets hope you are in that group.
Thank you for your enquiry. I am sorry to hear that you have experienced problems with your facelift.
Although it is not possible to say that surgery around the face and neck has zero risk of Nerf damage, some interventions are associated with lower risk levels.
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You did not post photos, so I will be general. Most your age do not need nor get much benefit from a mini-facelift or full facelift. A full facelift is rarely done at your age. I would suggest trying minimally invasive skin tightening like Renuvion if you have anything in the jowl and neck area,...