4 weeks post op Chin Implant, I can't close my lips and my lower lip is stiff. Is this normal? (photos)

May 9, 2014
Asked By:predgrrl

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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June 22, 2014

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 13, 2014

Answer: 4 weeks post op Chin Implant, I can't close my lips and my lower lip is stiff. Is this normal? (photos)

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May 13, 2014

Answer: 4 weeks post op Chin Implant, I can't close my lips and my lower lip is stiff. Is this normal? (photos)

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