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I'm 1 month post chin implant. My lips look smaller & unusual. Is something wrong with the implant or is this normal? (Photo)

As you can see from the picture it looks like I'm making sour expression when I have a straight face. I have to smile in order for it to look normal. Is the implant too big or placed improperly, or will this go away?

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