I am 4 weeks post op after a med sized intra-oral chin implant and rhino/septo. My lower lip is numb in the center and my lips don't close easily now. I have to force them together (see pic) and my lower lip is very tight when I move it. My speech slurs and I can't chew with my mouth closed. Will my mouth heal and be normal again, and how long could that take? Should I get the implant resized? I will talk to my surgeon but this is causing me a lot of anxiety and opinions would be very welcome.
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Hello,
Your discomfort should be
minimal and easily controlled with medication. I tell my patients at my San
Francisco facial plastic surgery practice to expect to have some trouble
chewing at first. You'll want to plan to eat soft foods for about a week. After
several weeks, you won't be able...
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