Swelling and bruising may make smiling and talking painful for several days, but most swelling will improve in a week and you can normally return to work to seven days after your procedure. Temporary numbness of the lower lift after surgery is common. It’s important to take care of the jaw area and avoid disturbing the implant or resting your chin on your hand while recovering. Swelling and numbness may take months to subside entirely before the final shape of the chin is apparent.