Face lift complication

I had a face lift five weeks ago. Now when I laugh I look terrible and my bottom teeth are not even visible. I mentioned this to my surgeon who said he could not think why this was, but I have noted other comments similar on the web. My neck and under chin is still very stiff and the left side of my face still swollen although the situation is getting better. However the loss of bottom teeth is really worrying me. My speech is also affected, finding it difficult to say certain words although this too is not as bad as it was. Any help appreciated.

carryjo

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

This is a matter of either swelling and stiffness of the tissues following the procedure, or the rare complication of nerve injury.  In either case, additional time will be required to resolve the issue.  There is no specific treatment that I am aware of at this early time to resolve the problem faster.