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What Causes Sagging On The Left Side Of The Face And Swollen Lips?

I woke up this morning and my face felt different, I took a drink of coffee and it was like I had been to a dentist on one side and my cheek is drooping over my lip looks swollen. No bites, have had headache off and on for a day or two but just chalked up as stress. In April.I did have surgery to remove a basal cell spot that had came up Could this be a reason...
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sagging on the left side of the face and swollen lips because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis . Sometimes symptoms can also occur due to bell's palsy or allergic reaction. Visit neurologist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to nerve and due to dental infection then consult dentist once and get it examined. Doctor may prescribe OPG of .It could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamin is effective to improve your symptoms. Do not apply anty cosmetic product on face . In case of sinusitis consult ENT specialist and take steam several times a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.


Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sagging On The Left Side Of The Face And Swollen Lips?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sagging on the left side of the face and swollen lips because of nerve impingement or pressure on facial nerve which can lead to facial paralysis . Sometimes symptoms can also occur due to bell s palsy or allergic reaction. Visit neurologist once and get it examined to rule out nerve compression , neuralgia or other conditions like neuropathy. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth extreme wide while jawing. If it is not due to nerve and due to dental infection then consult dentist once and get it examined. Doctor may prescribe OPG of .It could be related to stroke. Neurotropic medication such as nerve supplement , methylcobalamin is effective to improve your symptoms. Do not apply anty cosmetic product on face . In case of sinusitis consult ENT specialist and take steam several times a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari