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Jaw Reduction Surgery Done. Feeling Numbness In Lower Lip. Should I Consult Neurosurgeon?
Question: i had a jaw reduction surgery 2 days ago, i still feel numb in my right lower lip and right side of chin, there is sensation of coldness and hotness but still its numb and if i pinch the skin, it pains too but its very numb, what should i do?, shall i consult a neurosurgeon???
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From the symptoms you are describing, it is possible that some nerve damage occurred with surgery.
In any surgery procedure there is a risk of damage to the nerves. This can occur if the surgeon applies too much pressure to a nerve or if a nerve has been inadvertently stretched or cut.There may also be a problem with the blood supply to the nerves for example the blood vessel may have been cut or bruised.
In some cases of minor damage for example stretching, compression or interruption of blood supply the nerve would repair itself completely but it can take from a few weeks to months.
You should consider, as you mentioned, visiting a neurologist who may be able to assess if any damage has occurred.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions
From the symptoms you are describing, it is possible that some nerve damage occurred with surgery.
In any surgery procedure there is a risk of damage to the nerves. This can occur if the surgeon applies too much pressure to a nerve or if a nerve has been inadvertently stretched or cut.There may also be a problem with the blood supply to the nerves for example the blood vessel may have been cut or bruised.
In some cases of minor damage for example stretching, compression or interruption of blood supply the nerve would repair itself completely but it can take from a few weeks to months.
You should consider, as you mentioned, visiting a neurologist who may be able to assess if any damage has occurred.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
its only been 2 days since surgery, and there is not complete numbness i can feel the pain and coldness and hotness, shall i wait for a week or so?
Yes, you can consider waiting at least a week because if it is only minor damage it will heal on its own
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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