Sharp Nerve Pain After Chin Augmentation

I had a Chin Augmentation 3 weeks ago, and I'm concerned because I have intermittent sharp nerve pain down near the base of my chin. I am really scared, and was wondering what I could do, and if it would ever go away. I can say I had significant swelling, which caused dehiscence, athough that has all healed now. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it. In the same token, within days post-op I touched the area inside my mouth with my tongue and an electrical shock went through my lip. However, if I touched my chin from the outside of my mouth, this does not occur. I appreciate any feedback.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by lildzl82 in Maryland

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Pain after chin implant

Pain can occur after any kind of surgery and typically subsides over time. If pain and/or numbness persist for a long time after surgery then it may be a sign of nerve injury.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nerve pain after chin implant augmentation and neck lipo

There is a nerve which comes out of your mandble (jaw bone) which can be irritated or injured when performing chin implant surgery. This nerve provides sensation to one half of the lower lip and chin. Generally, it is relatively rare to injure the nerve permanently. More often than not, the nerve is stretched or compressed and may shut down for 10 days to 3 weeks (called a neuropraxia) and is similar to what happens when your foot falls asleep. As the nerve recovers (usually around 10... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Return to your surgeon

I would suggest that you return to your original surgeon and express your concerns. Most patients in this time frame are excercising and have returned to normal activity without the symptoms you describe. Without the benefit of actually examining you, there is little else I can say.