After a full endoscopic facelift with another plastic surgeon, I now have a problem with the upper lip. The upper lip is numb and slightly swollen. It's been one and a half years now, but this problem does not pass. The surgeon who did the operation, says that everything is alright. I could not prove anything to him. What should I do in order to fix my lip? Or will it remain like this for the remainder of my life?

Firstly, you need to view 2-3 or even 4 surgeons, or a panel of plastic surgeons headed by your operating surgeon. This is necessary for the proper establishment of the causes leading to this complication. Secondly, in order to rule out a damage to the facial nerve and muscle, electromyography is necessary so as to test for possible nerve damage. Third step would be a special physiotherapy, but, unfortunately, much time has passed after your operation. And the fourth step would be a radical treatment, given the necessary indications, which must be determined by a panel of specialist plastic surgeons.