mmc,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. It sounds like you hit the floor quite hard.

The myelin sheath that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers take some time to heal, longer than the nerve fiber itself. I bet you contused the sheath.

The specialist with the most expertise with this would likely be a facial plastic surgeon.

If you can tell yourself that the nerves need time to heal each morning and when someone at work notices, it may help with your stress levels. Stress is the worst thing for a concussion.

If it was my choice, I would avoid general anesthesia so close to a brain injury. I'd want the concussion symptoms to be cleared up before going under.

In the mean time, maximize your intake of folic acid and B-12 to strengthen the blood brain barrier. This may help your brain endure the anesthesia. Some anesthetic gases have less impact on chemo brain like residuals. Google anesthesia and side effects or such to see if you can learn more.

My best to you.