Lack of Mouth Movement, Unable to Blink or Pucker: All Results of Facelift?

April 24, 2011
Asked By:Linda in SC

26 days after mid face lift, I have a knot 1 inch in front of rt ear size of small marble.Upper mouth won't move, can't suck or pucker or say words with B or P good.Right eye still not blinking.Is this all same problem?

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June 12, 2011

Answer: Weakness of mouth and lips and face 26 days after Mid Facelift suggests Facial Nerve Injury-see your doctor

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June 12, 2011

Answer: Weakness of mouth and lips and face 26 days after Mid Facelift suggests Facial Nerve Injury-see your doctor

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March 12, 2012

Answer: Facial weakness 1 month post-op

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March 12, 2012

Answer: Facial weakness 1 month post-op

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Answer: Facelift

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March 22, 2012

Answer: Facelift

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July 30, 2011

Answer: Problems after a facelift

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July 30, 2011

Answer: Problems after a facelift

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May 1, 2011

Answer: Definitely needs follow up

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May 1, 2011

Answer: Definitely needs follow up

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