I Had Double Jaw Surgery 18 Months Ago, Still a Chance of Regaining Feeling?

[justsomeguy_123]

Hey everyone!

I am male and was 19 at the time of surgery. I am 20 years old now. The left half of my bottom lip is still lacking full feeling. When I touch the numb area I get a tingly, burning sensation. Is there any chance I could still regain full feeling in my bottom lip? Or is this basically it? It doesn't impact my daily life much at all, and most times I don't think about it. But sometimes, if I am dehydrated for example, it can feel kind of uncomfortable. It also kind of bums me out because I thought I had a good chance of recovering almost all feeling since I am still young.

I'd obviously be absolutely thrilled if I could get the feeling back in my bottom lip. I do also have numbness in areas of my chin and gums, but I don't notice that as much as my bottom lip.

It seems like I regained feeling fairly quickly for 4 months or so and then it has slowed down considerably.

I have full feeling in my upper lip and surrounding areas.

Also, it's a long shot, but is there anything I can do to "help" the nerves repair?

Not looking for miracles or fortune telling, just want to know if I am stuck like this or if the nerves might still be healing. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

[Milli_Meters]

It could come back. Though it was more likely in the first year of your recovery. Take some supplements that increase blood circulation. L arginine+Pycnagenol+Vit B complex could help.

[jawpocalipse]

one more reason why not to get jaw surgery.

[UKMaxfac]

one more reason why not to get jaw surgery.

No choice if you have functional issues and are ugly

[Milli_Meters]

Jaw surgery is godly. When it's warranted it blows any physically altering operation out of the water hands down. We are lucky to live in this time.

 

[slysurfz]

try taking high does Vitamin B12 sublingually. I know one person who says he has managed to get all feeling back with it. Its worth a shot as there  is not much of a downside.

[LyraM45]

rule of thumb is what you've got at a year is just about what you'll have for the long haul. I've heard people say they continue to see a smidge of improvement after that if they're lucky, but for the most part what you see is what you've got by the point you're asking about.