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Smile after sliding genioplasty and facial fat transfer. (Photos)

RhinoPlasty234Dec 15, 2017

Will my smile return to normal? I had sliding genioplasty and fat transfer to my cheeks 2 weeks and 2 days ago. I am still numb on my chin and the incision inside my mouth can still be painful at times. I still can’t bite into an apple if that gives an idea of where I’m at in my healing. Im worried. Also, i feel as though too much fat was placed in my cheeks...

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