Facial numbness after trigeminal nerve decompression surgery usually recovers in 2~3 months, but it may also exist for a long time, and the recovery time is different according to the patient’s recovery.
Face numbness after trigeminal neuralgia surgery is due to the interference of some nerves in the face during the surgery, generally can be treated with medication, such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B12 which can be used to nourish the nerves, etc., and also can be used in rehabilitation therapy including electrical stimulation, acupuncture, etc. If the nerve damage is not serious, it can generally be recovered in 2-3 months, but may be present for a long period of time if the nerve damage is more serious.
Patients should eat a light diet and keep the wound clean and dry after surgery to promote wound healing, while actively cooperating with the doctor for medication, rehabilitation therapy, etc. to promote the recovery of nerve function.