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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Face lift complication
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Face lift complication
by carryjo, May 18, 2008 06:02PM
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
carryjo
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, May 20, 2008 11:52AM
, May 20, 2008 11:52AM
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.
