Is it normal to have a crooked lip 1 day post-op? (Photos)

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I had chin lipo and I’m freaking out about my lip. My smile was my favourite feature.

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

This happens sometimes after chin and neck sculpting, particularly if you are really trying to define the jawline. In my experience it almost always recovers relatively quickly. I would recommend seeing your surgeon as soon as possible as there are things we can do to speed along the healing process.Best of luck,DrC

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, if you are concerned about the inability to lower the lower lip you should discuss this with the facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon that did the neck liposuction.  Local anesthetic can limit the action of the marginal mandibular nerve that allows the lower lip to be pulled downward.  This is differentiated from an injury (from liposuction) to that nerve branch by the increased time (days to weeks) that the lower lip remains weak.Hope this helps.

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