Recovery time for numbness in the jaw after total laryngeal surgery is not exactly the same due to different surgical methods, surgical time and individual differences, about 3-6 months to recover, some patients may take a little longer, even up to 1 year.
Due to the full laryngeal surgery process, due to the skin incision, and the pulling effect on the nerves, will cause a certain degree of damage to the nerves, after the surgery will appear different degrees of numbness in the jaw. Depending on the length of the procedure and the individual’s physical condition, the duration of the numbness will vary, but in most cases it will return within 3 to 6 months.
After full laryngeal surgery, scar contracture will be formed on the surface of the operated area and under the skin, the discomfort and stiffness will be gradually reduced with the softening of the scar. If the unilateral chin nerve is necrotic due to the prolonged compression during the surgery, it will need to be compensated by the healthy nerve on the opposite side, and the process will be more prolonged.
If the numbness of the chin is not recovered for more than 6 months after total laryngeal surgery, you can actively seek medical advice from a specialist after a complete examination in order to obtain an active and standardized treatment.