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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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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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