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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.