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Is Numbness In Upper Lip & Face Common With Plates Inserted In Face?
i have three plates in my face due to a guy breaking my chhe bone one in my eye socket and two in my chheck bone I have a numbing feeling in my upper lilp and my face feels like it vibrates when im aroung helocopters is that normal after 2 to 3 months of having them in
Mon, 5 Aug 2019
Hello,
It is due to minor nerve injuries during the procedure.
It takes long for complete recovery.
As first-line management, you can take Vitamin B12 supplements for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to minor nerve injuries during the procedure.
It takes long for complete recovery.
As first-line management, you can take Vitamin B12 supplements for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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