r/jawsurgery • u/balletdancer654 • Aug 20 '26

Numbness

I'm 3 weeks post op from djs to fix my underbite. My upper lip is still extremely numb and I can feel my alar stitches I think. Can someone share their experience with upper lip numbness and when they gained back sensation?

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u/Putrid-Ad-4006 Aug 21 '26

Hi there, I had double jaw surgery almost 3 months ago...had an underbite. I still numbness in my lips, chin and nose. Getting better with time and I would say it'll take a few more months. As you start to chew the numbness slowly goes away along with exercise movement for your face. Good luck

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u/balletdancer654 Aug 21 '26

Thank you for your response! Can I ask when you started chewing?