Is it normal for your teeth to hurt after chin liposuction? (Its mostly when chewing food)

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I had a chin liposuction under local anesthesia it didn’t take long at all. No pain in where the incision sites are but there is an intensive amount of pain in my teeth and when chewing. The pain in my teeth increased when laying down and sleeping as well. No actual pain within the incision only bruising and soreness. What could that be? (I have a history of TMJ, and injected botox before to treat TMJ Pain)

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mariyamelshrieff,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

You left out a key piece of information..... when was your liposuction?  Pain is common after lipo and the nerves can also effect the teeth. However, pain long after lipo is not common. You should speak to your surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Follow up with your physician to discuss their after-care protocol. ​You have swelling, which can last for weeks following your procedure and cause discomfort. To speed up healing, you can try adding Venus Legacy, InMode Forma or Exilis radiofrequency treatments. To improve final results, we will often do Kybella and Ultherapy treatments about 4 to 6 weeks after VASER Neck Liposuction.​ See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Having tooth pain after this procedure sounds highly unusual. Unless your surgeon did something unusual perhaps a dental block for local anesthesia the procedure itself should not cause pain it was your teeth. This may be coincidence and I suggest you get a dental check up. Especially if it’s just one tooth that is causing pain. It would be helpful to know how long ago your procedure was.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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Mats Hagstrom MD

Is it normal for your teeth to hurt after chin liposuction? (Its mostly when chewing food)

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