A member asked:

During jaw surgery the surgeon said the "hook" used stretched facial nerves. i now have bell's palsy on right side. is healing impossible or hard?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Should be ok: Usually return of facial nerve function within a few months. Follow surgeon instructions. Oral surgeon may ask for ENT doc opinion about facial nerve injury.

Answered 4/1/2015

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