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What Causes Numbness In Lips And Chin After Jaw/chin Cosmetic Reduction Surgery?
Question: Hello there, its been almost 3 months since a had jaw/chin contouring (jaw/chin cosmetic reduction). Had this procedure done in Thailand and even tho the lower part of my lips and chin were numb everything seemed just seemed perfect, however as the sense of feeling is reviving i notice a dent in the the lower part of my left chin, the dent is kinda like bad looking dimple, it just appears every time i contract my lips do certain gestures and even when Im chewing. Never had this dent/dimple before, worried about this is going to be permanent, any advice about this
Brief Answer:
At the moment wait and watch..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
The numbness is normal post surgery because of the stretching of the nerves during the surgery. Usually it takes about 3-4 months to recover and the tingling sensation you feel is all part of the recovery. It's something your surgeon should have informed you about.
I had a look at the pic you sent. The dimple seems to be scarring tethered to something under. Could be attached to the bony segment they filed or reduced. Usually if its related to scarring it should settle down.
You mentioned that massages help. Please keep doing that... massaging upwards and backwards towards the angle of your jaw.
If you could find a chin strap please use that... that would help too.
If it doesn't settle down in a few months then you might need some subcision with fat grafting or the likes to help release it.
But for now just do the massages and the chin strap if possible. Also please contact your surgeon. Since he has done the procedure, he would know exactly the reason for this.
Hope I answered all your queries.
Dr.Surindher
www.cosmesisindia.com
At the moment wait and watch..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
The numbness is normal post surgery because of the stretching of the nerves during the surgery. Usually it takes about 3-4 months to recover and the tingling sensation you feel is all part of the recovery. It's something your surgeon should have informed you about.
I had a look at the pic you sent. The dimple seems to be scarring tethered to something under. Could be attached to the bony segment they filed or reduced. Usually if its related to scarring it should settle down.
You mentioned that massages help. Please keep doing that... massaging upwards and backwards towards the angle of your jaw.
If you could find a chin strap please use that... that would help too.
If it doesn't settle down in a few months then you might need some subcision with fat grafting or the likes to help release it.
But for now just do the massages and the chin strap if possible. Also please contact your surgeon. Since he has done the procedure, he would know exactly the reason for this.
Hope I answered all your queries.
Dr.Surindher
www.cosmesisindia.com
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