The surgeon used screws to anchor them. I keep waiting for the feeling to come back near my mouth. But there are two spots--one on my lower lip and one on my upper--that are still very numb. They tingle often, and sometimes my speech is encumbered by lack of lip dexterity because I'm numb. It's been over a year. Is this normal? Do I have nerve damage? Will it get better? Sometimes it seems to be getting worse! What should I do?
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Answer: Nerve injury after cheek and chin implants
Great combination procedures and this should maximize results with one common recovery. In addition to rhinoplasty and chin implant, liposuction of the area beneath the chin and jawline will provide added definition to your jawline. I don't see prolapse fat or festoons in the photos that you p...
No, chin implants are not designed to change the shape of the chin. Chin implants are placed for patients who have a weak and recessive chin profile, and desire an augmentation. For many examples, please see the link and the video below
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