Hello, I just went for an orbital floor reconstruction. I had no numbness before and now, after 2 days, I can't feel my cheek, nose and part of my lip. I heard this can take 6 to 2 years to disappear. From your experience, can this numbness stay forever and is there a way to make this disappear? The itch is killing me :) Thanks for your answers! Best regards
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Dear kk47In general, if you are having difficulty opening your mouth, then reduction of the fracture at any point is an important consideration. If not, then its essentially aesthetic in nature and not necessary.