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5 Days Later Still Numb from Juvaderm Dental Block?

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DocpageMay 27, 2013

I had a dental block for lip juvaderm in 4 spots of the mouth. After just 2 hours of icing, numbness went away in 3 locations. 5 days later, my 1 spot is still numb. I made contact with my PS and assured me feeling would come back but I'm very afraid this feels permanent. We agreed it could have triggered a nerve. Will my numbness ever go away? Please help!

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