Like any surgery, there are some potential complications you could have after a genioplasty.
Numbness. You may feel tingly or numb in your bottom lip. This is common after the surgery. However, in some cases, this feeling can last for months. If you experience long-term effects, you should talk to your doctor.
Bleeding. You should expect some bleeding from the site of your incision the night of your surgery. It’s unlikely you’ll have a lot of bleeding. Any bleeding you do have shouldn’t last more than 10 minutes with pressure applied.
Infection. This is uncommon but can happen in rare cases. You could get an infection at your incision site, especially if it’s not kept clean during the healing process. You could also get an infection near the small plates or screws that hold your jaw in place. These plates and screws are permanent but infection isn't likely.
Other complications include:
- Disappointment with the results
- Damage to a mental nerve
- Damage to the root of the tooth
If you are experiencing these complications, you should talk to your doctor immediately.