Could chin lipo 1.5 years ago have caused cheek numbness?
March 29, 2022
Asked By:Miss Ellen in Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
I had chin lipo 1.5 years ago and since I have been treating a hypotrpoic scar from the Incision site on my jawline on the right side. I’ve mostly been using steroid injections. But recently my dermatologist injected saline. About 7 weeks ago. And since the. My cheek has been feeling not sore, but there’s a dull numbness and sometimes in trickles up to my eye. It also feels like it’s a bit swollen. But doesn’t look like it. Could this be from any of those treatments?
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It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Dear Ktdec5,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
