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On average, how long does numbness and swelling last after a sliding genioplasty?

avisen36Mar 9, 2022
I'm a 34yrs old woman. I've have been contemplating a sliding genioplasty for my recessed chin. After the procedure, how long do numbness and swelling last, on average, and do they go hand in hand?

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