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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...
Hello, thank you for your question! If you are having the procedure done under local anesthesia the risk for DVT or PE is very low, the risk is higher with larger surgeries where the patient is still for several hours. Be sure to discuss this and all your concerns with your plastic...
In its most basic description, chin liposuction entails removing only the fat in the area directly under the chin. The overlying skin then adheres to the new contour as determined by the underlying muscle. Therefore, neither skin nor muscle tightening (platysmaplasty) is performed.In a neck l...
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