Nerve Damage on Lip? (photo)

The photograph does not demonstrate too much weakness of the orbicularis muscle after facelift. Any traction damage on the nerve is temporary but may take as long as six months to resolve. This should be monitored closely by your plastic surgeon.

After studying your photograph, I observe modest weakness of the muscle surrounding your lips on the right. You should notice meaningful improvement 6-8 weeks after your surgery. Full recovery may take 4 months (or longer).

given this response is over the internet best that you discuss with your md.  but i would expect improvement in 3-6 months.

The photo does not provide enough information to give a complete answer.  Facial nerve injury in Facelift is very rare and generally pertains to an injury of one of the five main branches of the VIIth Cranial Nerve.  If there is irregularity in motion of the upper lip, it would suggest a paresis of the buccal branch(es).  Luckily, there are usually many cross branches of the buccal division, making full recovery very likely.  The time frame can be form 6 weeks to 18 months.

Hello there

I'm afraid it is difficult to tell from a single photo what is going on there so I can only speak in generalities .

Nerve injuries during facelifts are very rare and I am sorry that this has happened . However most people begin to show recovery by 3 to 4 months . Rarely recovery can evolve up to 2 years out but I hope you are in the first group .

All the best

Terrence Scamp