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Bichectomy&Genioplasty - Possible Facial Hair Loss?

samskeytiJan 9, 2022
I'm a 25 year old male and I consider having a combo of bichectomy&genioplasty surgery. However, I'm concerned about the possible facial hair loss due to the incisions during these surgeries. Can they affect the facial hair growth, in terms of causing a patchy look or a density loss ? Thanks in advance.

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