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Swelling typically takes 2 months to resolve, the hard and lumpy feeling usually 4 months or so-sometimes up to 6 months. The injury to the marginal mandibular nerve is a rare complication and can be be permanent. Try to pay attention to the movement on your mouth every couple weeks, even if you are getting slow improvement that is a good sign that the function will return. The injured nerve can take 6-12 months to recover, if it does. Good luck, Jane.
You have a left marginal mandibular nerve palsy. Translation: the nerve that controls the left lower lip isn't working properly. This is highly likely to resolve with time, though oral steroids may be useful in speeding up the process. I have definitely seen these problems, and none has ever been permanent.
For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject...
Studies have been done suggesting facial surgery under local anesthesia has an exceedingly low risk of PE/DVT blood clots. Unless there are other medical issues or histories to suggest otherwise, your risks should be very low, essentially baseline for a two hour flight. More about the cabin if...
You should see the original plastic surgeon to assess the area and discuss your concerns. Once you have spoke to the original surgeon you can seek out another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion / assessment. It is hard to tell from the photos and without a physical examination...