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How long until I can smile correctly after chin implant?

mandyy015Aug 14, 2015
Hello. I had a chin implant done yesterday I was wondering how long until I can smile correctly. I start school in 2 weeks and I was wondering by then if my chin will feel a lot better and I'll be able to chew by then. Thanks!

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Dr. Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired)
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Answered on Aug 17, 2015
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
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