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Ideally it would be best to know how long ago you had your surgery. Post-operative swelling and numbness are common issues with a midface lift. If there is swelling then motion can be impaired. Surgical stretching of the nerves can also cause numbness and, rarely, impaired motion during a midface lift. You should review your concerns with your physician as I am certain he/she would appreciate and be able to specifically answer your question as it relates to you. Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Any procedure that involves the mid face works around an important sensory nerve called the infra-orbital nerve. This is a very hearty nerve and quite hard to injure. That being said - the manipulation of these areas often do cause temporary numbness. If you can feel anything at all on your cheeks and lips then you will be fine. It is more worrying if you have complete numbness (e.g. where you could stick a pin in your lip and not feel it) that would be more concerning for the nerve being truly injured. In either case be sure to check with your surgeon for a complete exam.