I had neck lipo and a chin implant 3 weeks ago. The right side of my bottom lip feels paralyzed. It won't move at all. Everything that I have read says that the lip funtion will return. I know that it will heal slowly, but shouldnt I see a little improvement after 3 weeks?
It feels like the muscle on the right side of my chin just won't move at all. When I smile, the left side moves down, and the right side doesn't move, which makes my smile look very crooked. Will I just wake up one day and be able to move it a little?
I just want some kind of sign that it is not permanently damaged. I am really worried. I read that it will heal at 1 mm a day. So after the entire nerve has healed will it start to work, or will it work a little as the nerve is in the healing process?
I am a little confused. I hope you understand what I am asking. Thank you. This picture was a few days after the surgery. It doesnt look any different after 3 weeks other than some of the swelling has gone down.
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Answer: Lip movement after chin augmentation liposuction
Implant size and numbness are two different questions. At this point given that you have had two operations in a relatively short period of time I would wait several months (at least 2-3) before doing anything with the implant unless you can definitively tell that the implant is resting on the...
Plastic surgery fees vary considerably based on geographic location and the expertise of the surgeon. A chin implant generally ranges from $2500 to $7000.
Thank you for your question. A chin implant will be the easiest portion of your surgery to recover from, taking just a few days. Depending on where the incision is placed (it could be under the chin or inside the mouth), you will need to adhere to a soft diet for a few days. If you are concerned...