A member asked:

Got a black eye and cheek, top lip and side of nose is numb. how long will the numbing last? its been 9 days.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See your doc: Got examined? Make sure you didn't get some nerve damage from the injury. Get re-examined, if you already were, or get examined for the first time, if you hadn't.

Answered 11/26/2017

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

See a doctor: Your description could be something serious so go see a regular doctor for further evaluation. If you had a recent trauma, this could be the cause of the bruising and numbness. Numbness due to trauma improves over weeks and some can be permanent.

Answered 6/11/2013

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Black eye: That numbness is due to trauma to the sensory nerve under your eye. Nerves grow back at about 1 mm per day. So it can take months for the numbness to go away. In some instances it will not go away if the nerve is damaged severely.

Answered 1/2/2016

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