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What can be done to correct a reoccurring dent on my chin after sliding genioplasty? (photos)

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Humorous276554Jul 10, 2024

I had a sliding genioplasty in Korea. There is a dent on my chin and keeps disappearing and reappearing which appears to be a muscle. What can I do to fix this?

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