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Can the Body Reject a Chin Implant?

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sadie3May 28, 2010

I am very interested in getting a chin implant but my only worry is that my body will reject it at some point in my life if not right away. My body both and immune system and highly sensitive. What would you say my risk of having my body reject a chin implant is? Thank You

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