Should I See a Neurologist for Sensory Nerve Damage After Chin Implant?

Had a chin implant removed after 7 months because it was uncomfortable and due to swelling that caused my right mental nerve to go numb. Sensation recovered while i still had the implant in But for the past 4 months my right lower lip has an odd feeling that is between being numb and not numb that is driving me crazy! It seems to get worse whenever I talk or smile a lot. My lip throbs often and my temperature sensation feels colder than normal.What is my prognosis and should I see a Neurologist?

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What To Do About a Nerve Injury Following a Chin Implant

The good news is that it is very likely that everything will return to normal. The bad news is that it may take months longer. The nerve was bruised during the first surgery and was likely bruised when the implant was removed. It may take a while, but all should be well. As far as the neurologist is concerned, I don't think they will add anything that will help. We already know why you are numb and that it often takes many months to recover. Given your situation, a neurologist will... more

Improvement in Symptoms after Chin implant

If you have had improvement in symptoms then you will likely continue to improve over a period of months. There is usually a period of observation in this situation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA