The numbness that has resulted in the lower lip is most likely the result of the chin implant and not the liposuction in the neck. Since it has only been two weeks, one should wait before having the implant removed for approximately three to four months to see if it comes back. If it does not come back, then... more
Numbness after chin liposuction and implant
I had chin liposuction (submental) and a chin implant on 04/23/09. Although I can move my lower lip and chin well, I still have no feeling in those areas at all. I even bit my lower lip several times while eating. During a follow-up consultation yesterday, my doctor said that he was worried about this numbness. He thinks I might have to remove the implant, wait 3 months, and put it on again. I feel that it's still too early to think about surgery because I've only had 2 weeks of recovery. Please give me your thoughts.
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A: Is the numbness on both sides?
If the numbness involves both sides of the chin, it might be simply due to swelling, stretching, and bruising around the mental nerves, particularly if the numbness is not complete. In that case, watchful waiting may be all that's required. Cutting of the mental nerves on both sides, or complete numbness might... more
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7 posts
11 May 2009
Hello and thank you for your opinion. The numbmess has improved slightly in the ends of my lower lip and chin areas. I also can move my mouth without any problem. Occasionally I feel some tingling, a warm/cold sensation in the whole area, and some soreness/light pain. But overall is still pretty numb. What do you think? Are those early signs of recovery (after almost 3 weeks after surgery)?
7 posts
14 May 2009
Indeed, the numbess is improving day by day. I feel much better about the implant and at this point I think it won't be necessary to remove it.