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Should i still consider having surgery to repair the inferior alveolar injury if i'm starting to get some of my feeling back in my lip?

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

No,let nerve recover: No, presumably you had a contusion injury of the nerve and it may take a few weeks for it to recover.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Should i still consider having surgery to repair the inferior alveolar injury if i'm starting to get some of my feeling back in my lip?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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