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How Long Does It Take to the See the Full Visible Results of Chin and Jaw Implants?

james15Jun 18, 2012
I know rhinoplasty takes a full year to see the final results, is the same true for a chin implant and jaw implants due to swelling?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Jul 18, 2012
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Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Jun 20, 2012
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