Minnie,

I was told that by one of my primary surgeons. I had read your story prior to my surgery, and specifically asked about the potential for partial paralysis, drooping lip, etc.

My recollection of what he said was that although there were no absolutes and that each surgury was unique, drooping lips, cheeks, etc. were usually the result of errors during dissection.

He said that it was rather common given the concentration of nerves and nerve bundles in the area, and that sometimes it was really hard to avoid.

That said, I have no problems in that regard at all. I have met a couple of other people who had mandiblectomies as well, done by the same surgeon and they have no drooping lips either.

I dunno...........
Wayne