SmartLipo Nerve Damage Recovery?

January 4, 2009
Asked By:stripes in rockford

I had SmartLipo under my chin, and the dr. hit a nerve, leaving me with paralysis on the left side of my mouth. I am now 10 weeks out, and I still have the paralysis. My plastic surgeon just keeps saying it will get better, but I am really starting to wonder since it has been over 2 months and I look like a stroke patient. How long does it take to recover from nerve damage caused by liposuction?

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July 8, 2016

Answer: See a neurologist for evaluation of nerve injury after neck Smartlipo

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July 8, 2016

Answer: See a neurologist for evaluation of nerve injury after neck Smartlipo

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Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2011

Answer: Marginal Mandibular weakness usually related to liposuction trauma

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March 2, 2011

Answer: Marginal Mandibular weakness usually related to liposuction trauma

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August 16, 2009

Answer: SmartLipo nerve damage recovery?

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August 16, 2009

Answer: SmartLipo nerve damage recovery?

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May 31, 2009

Answer: Give more time for the nerve to recover

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 31, 2009

Answer: Give more time for the nerve to recover

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January 31, 2010

Answer: Nerve injury and Smartlipo

January 31, 2010

Answer: Nerve injury and Smartlipo