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Can a torn zygomaticus minor muscle be reattached surgically? I tried to draw the issue I have on the picture. (Photo)

Rocketman85
I had a midface augumentation and soft tissue resuspension. The right side of face was alot more swollen after the procedure and I could not lift the right mouth corner when I smiled. Now 5 months after this has improved and when I smile now this side actually lifts higher than the left side. But I got some droopyness on the right side next to my mouthcorner and the cheek area is a bit flatter next to the nose. I also feel the minor muscle string with my finger on left side but not the r. side.

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