I have read a few reviews recently in which the patient has suffered from lip palsy from a lower face lift. How common is this? Is it possible it can be permanent?
Answer: Lip palsy with facelift Lip palsy or permanent dysfunction of other facial nerve branches is very rare. Rate of injury to facial nerve branches is close to zero in experience hands. It's something that your surgeon should discuss with you.
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Answer: Lip palsy with facelift Lip palsy or permanent dysfunction of other facial nerve branches is very rare. Rate of injury to facial nerve branches is close to zero in experience hands. It's something that your surgeon should discuss with you.
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September 18, 2017
Answer: How common is lip palsy after a lower face lift? It is not common to have a lip palsy after a lower face lift, but if it did develop, it could be permanent. I would say a lip palsy after a lower face lift would be very unusual in the hands of an experienced surgeon.
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September 18, 2017
Answer: How common is lip palsy after a lower face lift? It is not common to have a lip palsy after a lower face lift, but if it did develop, it could be permanent. I would say a lip palsy after a lower face lift would be very unusual in the hands of an experienced surgeon.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Risks in Face Lifting Thank you for your question! Facial Nerve injury is absolutely a risk of any face lifting procedure and your selected surgeon should be sure to mention this to you during your consultation. Although the risk is low, especially when your surgeon is well-trained and has complete familiarity with the anatomy, it is not something to be ignored during the planning of any procedure. My best advice would be to meet with someone that has double board certifications in facial plastic surgery to discuss all goals, desired outcomes, and techniques used during the procedures being explained. I hope this is helpful to you!Be well,Dr. Todd Hobgood, MD
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Risks in Face Lifting Thank you for your question! Facial Nerve injury is absolutely a risk of any face lifting procedure and your selected surgeon should be sure to mention this to you during your consultation. Although the risk is low, especially when your surgeon is well-trained and has complete familiarity with the anatomy, it is not something to be ignored during the planning of any procedure. My best advice would be to meet with someone that has double board certifications in facial plastic surgery to discuss all goals, desired outcomes, and techniques used during the procedures being explained. I hope this is helpful to you!Be well,Dr. Todd Hobgood, MD
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Nerve injury with facelift Although an injury to the facial nerve during a facelift is possible, it is an extremely uncommon complication. If it occurs, the vast majority of cases are reversible. Best to discuss this with your plastic surgeon to get an idea of his/her experience. Some techniques may put the nerve at higher risk than others.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Nerve injury with facelift Although an injury to the facial nerve during a facelift is possible, it is an extremely uncommon complication. If it occurs, the vast majority of cases are reversible. Best to discuss this with your plastic surgeon to get an idea of his/her experience. Some techniques may put the nerve at higher risk than others.
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Not common at all Hello sandy7217,
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Not common at all Hello sandy7217,
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