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After having a SMAS face lift I’ve got some nerve damage. I am 26 days post op. When to see a specialist? (photo)

louie010Jan 15, 2018
My surgeon has said it can take between six mo thd to 18 months to heal. I’m concerned this is my face I haven’t left the house and it’s affectung my life I. A big way. I want to go see a facial nerve specialist is it to early if so when is the right time

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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 19, 2019
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