Will this never heal? Or what should Surgeon do to correct
Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury Typically an injury to marginal mandibular nerve during facelift is from stretching. It means nerve is bruised and will return to his full function over time. However, there is always a small risk of nerve being cut. Undergoing an EMG Will certainly confirm if the nerve is intact or not. Start taking vitamin B complexes, multivitamins, warm compresses along the left side along with massage every day. Also do frequent fascial exercises especially trying to smile and protrude your lips as if you whistling. The more you do it the more you will stimulate to nerve. Also hang in there as emotionally can be a roller coaster. Stay in close touch with you surgeon.I wish you all the bestRegardsDr. J
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Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury Typically an injury to marginal mandibular nerve during facelift is from stretching. It means nerve is bruised and will return to his full function over time. However, there is always a small risk of nerve being cut. Undergoing an EMG Will certainly confirm if the nerve is intact or not. Start taking vitamin B complexes, multivitamins, warm compresses along the left side along with massage every day. Also do frequent fascial exercises especially trying to smile and protrude your lips as if you whistling. The more you do it the more you will stimulate to nerve. Also hang in there as emotionally can be a roller coaster. Stay in close touch with you surgeon.I wish you all the bestRegardsDr. J
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Answer: Nerve injury You appear to have a marginal mandibular nerve palsy. This nerve innervates muscles that lower the lower lip with smiling. If the nerve were stretched a temporary weekness occurs known as neuropraxia. if the nerve were cauterized or cut it will not recover.
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Answer: Nerve injury You appear to have a marginal mandibular nerve palsy. This nerve innervates muscles that lower the lower lip with smiling. If the nerve were stretched a temporary weekness occurs known as neuropraxia. if the nerve were cauterized or cut it will not recover.
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury The side that does not go down when showing your lower teeth was the side that was injured. It was likely injured when dissecting in your neck either from the submental incision or from the incision around the ear. If it was only stretched, you should see gradual return of function over 3 months. If no improvement is seen at this time, it was likely transected. Keep in close contact with your surgeon during this time to plan repair or treatment.
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Marginal mandibular nerve injury The side that does not go down when showing your lower teeth was the side that was injured. It was likely injured when dissecting in your neck either from the submental incision or from the incision around the ear. If it was only stretched, you should see gradual return of function over 3 months. If no improvement is seen at this time, it was likely transected. Keep in close contact with your surgeon during this time to plan repair or treatment.
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November 17, 2017
Answer: Marginal nerve branch injury after a facelift procedure Typically the marginal branch will return in function up to six months after the procedure. There is nothing to do to make it heal any faster. It could be permanent but usually is from stretching the nerve or cautery injury to the smaller branches but it usually returns to normal function. If it is permanently injured, which occurs less than 1% of the time, then there are things you can do to compensate for that injury. I recommend close follow up with your surgeon.
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November 17, 2017
Answer: Marginal nerve branch injury after a facelift procedure Typically the marginal branch will return in function up to six months after the procedure. There is nothing to do to make it heal any faster. It could be permanent but usually is from stretching the nerve or cautery injury to the smaller branches but it usually returns to normal function. If it is permanently injured, which occurs less than 1% of the time, then there are things you can do to compensate for that injury. I recommend close follow up with your surgeon.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Should heal If this was done recently, it should heal with time. You should allow 9 to 12 months for healing after surgery. Often the nerve comes back sooner, in about 3-6 months. There really isn't anything you can do to speed healing. There are no medicines or treatments to speed healing or tests to order. You need to give it time. Try not to worry and follow with your surgeon to insure proper care.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Should heal If this was done recently, it should heal with time. You should allow 9 to 12 months for healing after surgery. Often the nerve comes back sooner, in about 3-6 months. There really isn't anything you can do to speed healing. There are no medicines or treatments to speed healing or tests to order. You need to give it time. Try not to worry and follow with your surgeon to insure proper care.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Nerve injury after facelift Nerve injuries are relatively rare with a facelift, but occasionally happen. If this injury of yours is due to a cautery injury (heat used to stop minor bleeding), the nerve will most likely recover within about 6-8 weeks. If the injury was due to mechanical injury during the facelift, the recovery could take longer and there is the possibility that it won't recover at all. Hopefully your surgeon has a good idea of the possible cause and thus the expected outcome. Have an honest discussion with them.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation Specialist
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Nerve injury after facelift Nerve injuries are relatively rare with a facelift, but occasionally happen. If this injury of yours is due to a cautery injury (heat used to stop minor bleeding), the nerve will most likely recover within about 6-8 weeks. If the injury was due to mechanical injury during the facelift, the recovery could take longer and there is the possibility that it won't recover at all. Hopefully your surgeon has a good idea of the possible cause and thus the expected outcome. Have an honest discussion with them.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation Specialist
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