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Can a supraorbital nerve damage be permanent ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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It depends to the severity of the injury. You can watch this youtube video for further info - https://youtu.be/UaKuY1WYJcA

Dr McLeod agreed

Answered 11/18/2021

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Yes, depending upon the mechanism and extent, it is not uncommon for an area of numbness above the eye to persist unchanged.

Answered 11/18/2021

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