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still numb???

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  • Started 11 months ago by orchdork
  • Latest reply from xdianao

  1. orchdork
    Member

    it's been almost 3 weeks since my surgery, and my lip and cheek are still completely numb. Is this normal? I can't even feel my lip when I pinch it. It's really weird.

    Posted 11 months ago #

  2. mkbannon36
    Member

    Hi Orchdork - I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and my lower lip and chin are completely numb as well. My doctor told me it could take 6 months or more to regain the feeling. I think it's still early on to tell. In fact, my nose is still numb as well. The nerves are finding there way back to one another. It will happen.

    Posted 11 months ago #

  3. RachelM
    Member

    I'm still in the numb club too! I can feel the right hand side of my bottom lip but apart from that I can't really feel my lips. My surgeon seems pretty confident that the feeling is going to come back but told me it will take time. Try not to lose heart. I'm really hoping I can smile soon but I can't feel my cheeks or nose so I just look like I've got wind at the moment!

    Posted 11 months ago #

  4. xdianao
    Member

    I'm 3 months post op and I'm still completely numb on the left side of my chin and in some spots in my mouth (teeth and gums especially!). It's normal.

    I'm hoping the feeling comes back. I've been having shooting pains through my chin, so I hope that's a good sign!

    It can take up to a year or even more for feeling to come back.

    Posted 11 months ago #

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