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1 Month Post Sliding Genioplasty: Is This Swelling or Permanent?

I had this procedure done 1 month ago and I am very disappointed with the results. My chin now looks way too prominent(it actually sticks out of my...

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Lip and Chin Numbness 1 Month After Sliding Genioplasty

Hello, I had a sliding genioplasty almost 1 month ago. My lower lip and chin are still partially numb. Should I be worried? Thank you very much!

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Revision Genioplasty and Nerve Damages?

Hi, I had a 5 mm advancement bony sliding genioplasty 4 weeks ago. The swelling is almost gone, but I noticed my chin is not symetric, it's like...

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5 Weeks Post Op Submental Liposuction and Sliding Genioplasty, my Face Still Looks Odd? (photo)

5 weeks ago, I had a sliding genioplasty to correct a receded chin resulting from a bad chin contouring surgery that I had six months earlier, which...

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Double Chin Re-appeared 5 Weeks Post Op, Why Would this Happen?

Initially I was very happy with the results, my double chin was COMPLETELY gone and looked amazing.Now, I'm 5 wks post op and when I go for 24...

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7 Weeks Post Op Double Jaw Surgery and Genioplasty. Infection of my Chin and Scar Tissue Question (photo)

On Sept 14th 2011 I had my maxilla moved forward 4mm and my lower jaw moved back 3mm ( by IVRO) and a sliding genioplasty 6mm. I had a horrible...

I Have a STEP-OFF Sliding Genioplasty!?

Sliding genioplasty done about 3.5 weeks ago and so far I am soo depressed about the results because it looks like I have this U-shaped chin. I have a...

Had a Sliding Genioplasty Done About a Month Ago. Worried About the Incision Spot and Lower Lip Issues? (photo)

If you look at the incision spot, it looks like its too close to the teeth, my lower lip almost goes over my upper teeth when i clinch my teeth...

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