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Why is half my face droopy? (photo)

imelly93Jul 21, 2016
Hi, I've noticed for a few years I have one side of my face that is droopy. No pain or tingling or issues using the muscles. Only thing is I can think of is I used to have facial piercings when I was younger. Is this a medical condition? Will it ever resolve? Is surgery an option? Thanks, Mel

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Dr. Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Kouros Azar, MD
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Dr. Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answered on Jul 25, 2016
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