I had the procedure 8 days ago. I had done facetite and liposuction combined on my face and neck. four days after the procedure I realized deformity especially when I smile and irregularly on the cheeks. My right side of the mouth looks like paralys. In addition i don't see any improvement as yet besides the damaged had done to me. Could you PLEASE let me know what should I do. I'm concern if I would be able to smile again
December 13, 2019
Answer: Facial nerve issue It appears that a branch of your facial nerve is not functioning properly. I would return to your physician that performed this procedure to have them evaluate this and determine if they need to put you on steroids since they know exactly what they did with the device and liposuction.
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December 13, 2019
Answer: Facial nerve issue It appears that a branch of your facial nerve is not functioning properly. I would return to your physician that performed this procedure to have them evaluate this and determine if they need to put you on steroids since they know exactly what they did with the device and liposuction.
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December 13, 2019
Answer: FaceTite = no knives and scissors The FaceTite procedure is probably safer than a facelift because there is no sharp dissection of tissue with knives, cautery, and scissors. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that any nerves will be transected. That's not to say they wont be bruised! Neuropraxia is a vexing, but temporary complication that results from nerve bruising. In other words, the bridge is still there, but just congested with traffic for a while. The slowing of nerve signal transmission can last up to 6 months but usually disappears by 3. This is common with FaceTite and liposuction, affecting as many as 30% of patients to *some* extent. Fortunately, with NSAIDs and time, this is likely to resolve without additional intervention.
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December 13, 2019
Answer: FaceTite = no knives and scissors The FaceTite procedure is probably safer than a facelift because there is no sharp dissection of tissue with knives, cautery, and scissors. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that any nerves will be transected. That's not to say they wont be bruised! Neuropraxia is a vexing, but temporary complication that results from nerve bruising. In other words, the bridge is still there, but just congested with traffic for a while. The slowing of nerve signal transmission can last up to 6 months but usually disappears by 3. This is common with FaceTite and liposuction, affecting as many as 30% of patients to *some* extent. Fortunately, with NSAIDs and time, this is likely to resolve without additional intervention.
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