Chin Implant - After 4 Months my Lower Lip is Still Partly Numb

asked 1 year ago by luminous9 in Turkey
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
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Tags: bottom lip, numb

Hello, I had chin implant 4 months ago.For several weeks,I didn't feel a small part on left of my lower lip at all.The numbness was like a line and it started from the stitches. After several weeks, I started to feel that part of my lip but it was so sensitive to touches. Now, when I talk or pull my lip,it feels like I am strecting it and my nerve will come off. Also, the wound in my mouth recovered, however it is still so sensitive to moves. Can there be a cut nerve and may it recover?Thanks

6 answers to Chin Implant - After 4 Months my Lower Lip is Still Partly Numb

Lip numbness after chin implant likely temporary

The symptoms you describe sound like their was stretching of the mental nerves that exit your jaw bone and give sensation to your chin and lower lip skin. The fact that the sensation is improving is a good sign and likely means that the nerve itself is intact. The nerve itself may take several more months to improve.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

Lip Numbness after Chin Implant Surgery

Regarding: "Chin Implant - After 4 Months my Lower Lip is Still Partly Numb Hello, I had chin implant 4 months ago.For several weeks,I didn't feel a small part on left of my lower lip at all.The numbness was like a line and it started from the stitches. After several weeks, I started to feel that part of my lip but it was so sensitive to touches. Now, when I talk or pull my lip,it feels like I am strecting it and my nerve will come off. Also, the wound in my mouth recovered,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Lip Numb after Chin Implant

There are two nerves on each side of the chin called the mental nerves. They provide sensation to the lower lip and chin area. It sounds like one of these nerves was stretched or has some swelling around it. Since the sensation is returning after several months, you most likely will have full recovery. If it persists, the implant may be riding up on the nerve and causing irritation, which would require removal. Hope this helps. Dr. D... more

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Numbness after chin implant

Normally it can take six months to a year before a nerve injury resolves itself. When a chin implant is put in the nerves that give feelings the lower lip are very close and can be bruised by the making of the pocket. This does generally resolves itself with no further problems. The fact that the area of numbness is getting smaller and that you are sensitive means that you are on the healing track. It should take several more months to recover. If the nerve were totally cut you would... more

Andrew Kaczynski, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant: Common Problems

From the description of your surgery it sounds like the nerve is still intact. Often when there is minor nerve injury, not uncommon, there can be postoperative numbness. As the nerve “returns” there can be itching, sharp pain and even sensitivity to the touch. It would be wise to keep your surgeon informed of your recovery as I am certain he/she would appreciate it.

James M. Ridgway, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant - numb

If the nerve was actually cut, you would have complete lack of sensation. Sometimes if the nerve is stretched you can have paresthesias as you describe. If you have any concerns, you should see your surgeon - I 'm sure he/she would be happy to help answer your questions. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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