Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi Everyone, I wanted to know what others have experienced regarding numbness. My bottom lip right down to my chin is totally numb as well my gums along my lower jaw. Is there anything that one can do to help this?? Thanks Tanja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I read your email and I also had the same surgery you did 4 weeks ago but this was my 4th surgery in a year. I can tell you that this surgery was easier on me than the others. I am only numb after 4 weeks on my upper lip and gums, and a little on the left side of my nose/cheek area (not much though there) the upper lip is numb and itchy..so it must be healing too..however my last 3 surgeries I was numb for quite some time..I guess its all different... Dont get discouraged because you too will heal it may just take longer as it did me before good luck and happy healing Jill (In atlanta) vogtd <no_reply > wrote: 4 weeks ago I had a Maxillary Le Fort Osteotomy (my upper jaw cut into 4 pieces and widened), and a Mandibular Osteotomy (my lower jaw cut and moved forward). Anyway, I am still numb in both the upper and lower lips (somewhat expected), but my entire nose and cheeks (just under the eyes and next to the nose) are also completely numb. I'm curious to know from others that have had similar procedures how long this numbness lasted for them. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi , this is definetely an issue that alot of people find is the worst part of this surgery, at least it was/is for me. I'm 8 weeks now and have some feeling back in my lip & chin, it kind of comes back at different times for the left and right side, which is wierd. My right side started earlier than my left side, which really scared me because I thought my left side may have been permanently damaged. The feeling is definetely not back to normal, but I can feel it sloowwwwllly returning. I have a vague sensation on my left lower lip but I can't feel temperature at all. My OS told me 3-6 months. But I'm happy I have a little bit. I can't remember when it started to come back, but my OS told me that I shouldn't expect too much before the 2 month mark. My gums are still numb too. So, hang in there .... you're not alone, most people are numb and everyone's feeling comes back at different times. Pam > > I am 3 weeks post op from a lower jaw advancement. I am still totally > numb and have not noticed any improvement in sensation at all. I do > feel a tingly sensation and wierd fake itches but I am numb on the > gums, chin and lower lip. How long before anyone noticed improvement > in the feeling after surgery? I feel like I shouldn't chew as I don't > want to chomp on my cheek or lips by mistake. Just wondering what > other people have experienced. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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