I've had a chin augmentation 10 days ago, and I still can't feel the left side of my lip and chin. I also had liposuction done on the neck, as well as a platysmaplasty. It feels like I am at the dentist with anesthetic. How do I know this is not a pemanent nerve damage? Also, today I started to develop a bit if a rash - feels like an allergic reaction in my cheeks and my right ear is flaking, red and hot. The doctor put me back on antibiotics. What's going on? I am quite nervous.
Answer: Swelling and numbness after chin enlargement and neck liposuction: double whammy The combination of these two procedures can cause alot of injury and swellin in the area of the chin which is very common and generally tends to resolve. This can commonly last 2-3 weeks but it can persist for a longer period. Generally there is nothing to improve the recovery of nerves but to wait it out. Early recovery is preceded by a tingling sensation similar to the way your leg feels after it falls asleep and wakes up. Stay in close contact with your doctor to monitor for possible signs of infection or allergic reaction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Numbness After #ChinAugmentation, #NeckLipo and #Platysmaplasty At this point, numbness is a common side-effect. As the nerves that were disrupted during your procedure begin to regenerate it is common to feel intermittent twinges of nerve sensation. Feeling in that area should return over the next several weeks to months. While it can be disconcerting, try not to allow yourself to worry about the numbness, but do stay in communication with your surgeon so that he/she may closely manage your care.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Numbness After #ChinAugmentation, #NeckLipo and #Platysmaplasty At this point, numbness is a common side-effect. As the nerves that were disrupted during your procedure begin to regenerate it is common to feel intermittent twinges of nerve sensation. Feeling in that area should return over the next several weeks to months. While it can be disconcerting, try not to allow yourself to worry about the numbness, but do stay in communication with your surgeon so that he/she may closely manage your care.
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Numbness after chin implant It is very common and usually expected that most individuals will have some amount of numbness in the lower lip and chin. This can vary from a few weeks to a few months. Besides the reassurance that your surgeon gives you, there isn't a way to know if it's permanent or temporary. Generally, the numbness improves slowly starting around 3 weeks; though some individuals stay numb longer. The vast majority of patients have minimal numbness by 6 weeks.
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Answer: Numbness after chin implant It is very common and usually expected that most individuals will have some amount of numbness in the lower lip and chin. This can vary from a few weeks to a few months. Besides the reassurance that your surgeon gives you, there isn't a way to know if it's permanent or temporary. Generally, the numbness improves slowly starting around 3 weeks; though some individuals stay numb longer. The vast majority of patients have minimal numbness by 6 weeks.
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Answer: Numbness after chin augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. Neuropraxia following any facial procedure is not uncommon, but typically resolve over weeks to months - followup closely with your surgeon, regardless.The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Numbness after chin augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. Neuropraxia following any facial procedure is not uncommon, but typically resolve over weeks to months - followup closely with your surgeon, regardless.The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Numbness after a chin implant It is normal to have numbness in the chin area 10 days after a chin implant procedure. In the high majority of cases, this should subside over the next few months and not be permanent. We have only seen a few patients in 25 years that had a small area of permanent numbness on the lower lip after a chin implant. For more information and our chin implant photo gallery, please see the link below
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Answer: Numbness after a chin implant It is normal to have numbness in the chin area 10 days after a chin implant procedure. In the high majority of cases, this should subside over the next few months and not be permanent. We have only seen a few patients in 25 years that had a small area of permanent numbness on the lower lip after a chin implant. For more information and our chin implant photo gallery, please see the link below
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March 23, 2013
Answer: Chin augmentation numbness
You had a bit of work done in a compact area. You are very early in your post operative course. Nerves are the most unpredictable of tissue. Numbness in this operation can take weeks to months to improve. Please let your surgeon know your concerns.
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Answer: Chin augmentation numbness
You had a bit of work done in a compact area. You are very early in your post operative course. Nerves are the most unpredictable of tissue. Numbness in this operation can take weeks to months to improve. Please let your surgeon know your concerns.
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