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Chin Implant Removal: How long does scar tissue capsule take to resorb?

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Inventive803367Mar 24, 2022

So i am planning to get my chin implant removed as it was too big. The doctor said even when he takes it out there will be a scar capsule there so it will not look like I had taken it out. I had medpor in for 7 months. I want to go back to my preop look. How long will the capsule take to resorb?

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