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Numbness 18 Days After Chin Implant
At 18 days post-op chin implant with numbness one side. If I feel the occasional pulse and then also if I tap over the area I feel little sparks but no tingles or prickles yet does this sound like evidence of nerve recovery? My Surgeon knows for certain it was not severed. The other side is almost normal.Thank you for any feed back.
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Numbness after chin implant
You are very early in your post operative course. Nerves are the most unpredictable of tissue. Numbness in this operation can take weeks to months to improve. Please let your surgeon know your concerns.
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Nerve injury following chin augmentation with implant
You are performing the Tinel's sign. Pins and needles sensation elicited by tapping over an injured nerve indicate an area of recovery or possibly neuroma formation. It may take 3-6 months for full recovery.
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Numbness following chin implant
It is not abnormal to experience numbness 18 days after your chin implant. It is still very soon after your surgery, and at this point it would be best to speak with your surgeon about any concerns you may have. I hope this helps answer your question. Thank you, and best of luck.
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