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A member asked:

Is it possible to repair the facial nerve 7 but just on the endings in the upper lip? i had a jaw surgery 7 months ago and it was severed but fortunately not the full branch. it's bothering me because i don't have movement there and it's numb?

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If what you say is accurate then you need to consult a neurosurgeon for possible repair

Answered 2/22/2023

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See a plastic surgeon and see if there is a procedure that might help.

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