Sliding genioplasty - is incision and gum numbness a permanent and expected side effect of this procedure?

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For a sliding genioplasty, is incision and gum numbness a permanent and expected side effect of this procedure? Is it unavoidable

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

As people have temporary numbness right after the surgery, it is rare for it to be permanent. It is crucial to locate the nerves before making any large movements, although they can occasionally get beat up a during the surgery. As your brain and body adjust to the procedure, normal sensations will gradually return. This is not to say that permanent numbness is not a associated risk, it is a possibility. Generally speaking though, a genioplasty has a 1% risk of permanent numbness.

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