Genioplaaty (8mm), rhinoplasty, and buccal fat removal same surgery - when does pain and numbing get better?

[donpablo]

Been a lurker here for some time and was always unhappy with how fat my face looked despite being super skinny (6’2, 145lbs). Decided to take the plunge and do these 3 surgeries all in one go (added rhino because my nose had a dorsal hump but this wasn’t my priority).

Literally had my surgery this morning and fuck the recovery has been killer. The genio hurts like a bitch saw some people on here saying it’s pretty tame but the numbness of my lower lip is killing me can eat or even drink anything without looking like a spastic and spilling it everywhere. I can barely even talk without sounding like a full blown retard and it hurts like hell to move my jaw. If anyone has had genioplasty before how long until the numbness subsides? Right now can feel my top lip and the sides of my bottom lip but the middle part of my bottom lip has no sensation at all. Idk how I will go back to work or function socially like this.

Also the rhinoplasty hurts quite a bit too but not as bad as the Genio. My surgeon used ultrasonic technique but he mentioned I had a really strong bone for my dorsal hump so I’m guessing that’s why it hurting so bad but idk.

Ngl before this surgery I was so motivated to change my appearance but after how fucked this recovery is I’m lowkey regretting it lol. I don’t even care an out the results right now (looks not bad from what I can see so far) but I just want the pain gone. Anyway if anyone has had this surgery please tell me ur experience in the comments. Or if you have any questions feel free to ask. Dm if you want before and afters

 

[Gittes]

Been a lurker here for some time and was always unhappy with how fat my face looked despite being super skinny (6’2, 145lbs). Decided to take the plunge and do these 3 surgeries all in one go (added rhino because my nose had a dorsal hump but this wasn’t my priority).

Literally had my surgery this morning and fuck the recovery has been killer. The genio hurts like a bitch saw some people on here saying it’s pretty tame but the numbness of my lower lip is killing me can eat or even drink anything without looking like a spastic and spilling it everywhere. I can barely even talk without sounding like a full blown retard and it hurts like hell to move my jaw. If anyone has had genioplasty before how long until the numbness subsides? Right now can feel my top lip and the sides of my bottom lip but the middle part of my bottom lip has no sensation at all. Idk how I will go back to work or function socially like this.

Also the rhinoplasty hurts quite a bit too but not as bad as the Genio. My surgeon used ultrasonic technique but he mentioned I had a really strong bone for my dorsal hump so I’m guessing that’s why it hurting so bad but idk.

Ngl before this surgery I was so motivated to change my appearance but after how fucked this recovery is I’m lowkey regretting it lol. I don’t even care an out the results right now (looks not bad from what I can see so far) but I just want the pain gone. Anyway if anyone has had this surgery please tell me ur experience in the comments. Or if you have any questions feel free to ask. Dm if you want before and afters

Nerve regeneration isn't a linear process. You're looking at up to a year to stage a full recovery. I still had some numbness at the 3 month mark. Coupled with your immune system in overdrive + reaction from general anaesthetic, you'll feel like shit for the first week.