Depending on all the circumstances a prescription may be refilled or you may be requested to be seen again in the office before more drugs are prescribed. Prescription refills requested after office hours are usually not prescribed and after hours phone requests to non-active patients are rarely granted. Numbness Often operations are performed very close to the nerves. Post-operative swelling or injury to the nerve during the procedure can cause numbness especially of the lip, tongue and chin. This condition is usually temporary and should disappear within a matter of several weeks to months.
Permanent numbness does sometimes occur.
The affected vein may feel hard and tender and be discolored. Application of hot compresses and antiflammatory medications are sometimes necessary. Please call the office. Smoking Patients who smoke will definitely have delayed healing and more post-operative pain and infections. Chewing tobacco should also be avoided.