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How long does it takes 2 heal from numbness in the upper lip after lip lowering surgery knowing that it's 20 days now since i had the surgery?
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Depends: Assuming the nerves are intact it may take several months for the sensation to return. If the nerves were severed then there may be permanent numbness.
Answered 3/6/2013
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Depends on technique: This will vary greatly with the technique and may return soon or never. Generally speaking byn6-9 on this you should see return of normal sensation.
Answered 3/17/2013
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