The need for secondary repair of a cutaneous nerve using microsurgical techniques arises when a patient has a previously injured superficial nerve in the oral and maxillofacial region—often from trauma—that was not repaired initially or healed poorly, causing numbness or pain, requiring surgical reconnection under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital using microscopes. This is indicated for delayed cutaneous nerve issues, critical where sensation affects maxillofacial comfort.
Specific scenarios include:
For instance, a patient with numbness from an old cheek injury might need this to regain feeling, with micro-precision. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for comfort, given frailty. By repairing the nerve, this service restores sensation, relieves pain, and enhances recovery, making it a specialized maxillofacial procedure.
Restores delayed sensation, relieves pain, and improves function.
Recovery of 3-4 weeks with swelling and nerve recovery; hospital stay required.
