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Lip and Chin Numbness 1 Month After Sliding Genioplasty
asked 10 months ago by NateL in SF
Latest answer by S. Randolph Waldman, MD
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Tags: chin, male, 1 month post-op, bottom lip, numb, sliding genioplasty
Hello, I had a sliding genioplasty almost 1 month ago. My lower lip and chin are still partially numb. Should I be worried? Thank you very much!
1 answer to Lip and Chin Numbness 1 Month After Sliding Genioplasty
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Nerve Function and Numbness
Numbness of the lip is due to stretching of the mental nerve as it exits the opening in the bone on the side of the chin. If the nerve is still intact then sensation should return within a couple of months at the latest. This is fairly common with chin augmentation although much more so with sliding genioplasty. Hopefully your sensation will return very soon.
S. Randolph Waldman, MD
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon