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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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Swollen Chin After 3 Months Sliding Genioplasty!?? PLEASE HELP!!

Also I don't like how my face looks long!! Is there any way I can get a revision done and put everything back to the way I looked before...

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How Long Does It Take for Chin Swelling to Go Away After Surgery?

I just had a chin lift 14 days ago and I wore the face garment for 3 straight days, I went back to work and only wear it at night. I still see some...

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I Want to Know Why My Chin Is Still Swelling 9 Days Post Op?

Hi my chin was really big and i had chin reduction 1 week 2 days ago n i dont know i see my chin still really big..it doesnt looks smaller..

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How Long for Results to Appear?

I am day 6 post sliding genioplasty for a receding chin. I am completely panicky. I wanted a subtle change but i find myself a completely different...

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage Help with Swelling 2 Months Post Op Genioplasty?

I had a sliding genioplasty 2 months ago and my lower face looks really fat and I have a double chin even though I am 115 pounds and 5'4. I have...

2 Months Post Chin Reduction: Chin is Still Huge

Had a chin reduction 2 months ago and some fat added to even out the area also. It is still huge and tender to the touch. It looks worse than it did...

Will the Two Hard Notches Under Jaw on Each Side of my Chin After Genioplasty Go Away?

I'm on Day 4 after my sliding genioplasty procedure for my weak/recessed chin. There are two notches on the side and under my jawline, on each...

Excess Swelling on Chin After Numerous Chin Reduction Surgeries

How can I get rid of excess swelling at tip of chin (after numerous chin reduction surgeries - sliding genioplasty 20 years ago, tissue reduction...

What Do You Think of These Results? (photo)

I had genioplasty done about a week ago (so there is still numbness and some swelling) and I wanted to see what doctors here think of the results. I...

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