At almost 2 months post-op, I can say that I have hit the point where changes are slow and patience is needed because there isn't much going on. I am still waiting for:
I have not had too many sensations in my numb areas. Once in awhile I get a sharp poking sensation or tingling sensations. My lips are almost back to normal and are not as dry this week as they were last week. I have not needed as much lip balm this week when compared to previous weeks. So, hopefully in a couple of weeks this will be back to normal. I'll admit, I panicked this week a bit thinking the swelling left is what my face will forever look like. I have a surgeon appointment on Tuesday and I plan to ask if I am swollen where I think I am. Through extensive research, it can take 6-12 MONTHS for 100% of the swelling to go down. So, if you are panicking like I am at this point, don't fret yet. There is still plenty of time for your face to return to normal. What is still left orthodontically:
At this point, I should only have 5 months of orthodontic treatment left!
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