Neck Still Partially Numb One Week After Lipo?

You are only one week postsurgery.  You are still swollen and it is too early to say anything about the final result.  That being said, it is very normal to have decreased sensation and some asymmetry.  Nerves don't like to be pushed, squished, or otherwise.  It takes a while, (sometimes several weeks), for nerves to come back.  Nerve recovery is hard to predict.  Make sure you keep your surgeon informed.

Thank you for your question.  Numbness in the neck after neck lipo procedure is completely normal, there has been trauma to the nerves therefore taking a few weeks for sensation to return.  If it is any longer than this please seek advice from your plastic surgeon.All The Best 

The numbness after neck liposuction is very common and I inform my patients about this before any neck procedures.  This happens as a result of the separation of the skin from the underlying tissue and stretching of the nerves during liposuction.  The nerves almost always return though in some patients it can take some time.  Likewise, the nerve to the corner of the mouth can be stretched or bruised in much the same way causing a transient crooked smile.  Nerves are generally slow to heal so it can take some time for function and sensation to return but most patients experience recovery as quick as 1 month and others may take up to 6 months, sometimes longer.  The good news is that things will get better.  Good Luck!

After liposuction, it is typical to have areas of numbness for several weeks.  Most likely the numbness will resolve over the next few months.  In addition, the weakness of your lip is common after liposuction is performed under the chin.  This can also last a few weeks to a few months.  While nerve injury is possible, it is likely that the numbness and weakness will go away.  I would not be worried one week after your procedure. 

It is not unusual for the neck to feel numb in areas for several weeks after liposuction.  The nerves are not severed, but they can be bruised by the procedure and take a few weeks to fully recover.