If mental nerve is compressed by a chin implant, how long do I have to remove it to avoid permanent damage?

October 30, 2018
Asked By:casanovanoir in Los Angeles, CA

I had a silastic chin implant placed 9 weeks ago under the chin. The right wing was inserted too high as I can feel it inside my mouth through my gums. I also have numbness on the right side of my bottom lip and chin. I believe it may be compressing my mental nerve. I am scheduled to have the implant removed in 2 weeks. Am I too far out after my surgery to expect any recovery if it is sitting on a nerve? And if my nerves were not compromised, how much time will it take to recover?

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