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Had my chin implant 2 years ago but still feels numb and there's gap in the middle, what should I do?

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minamahalOct 19, 2017

Its been 2years i had my operation for chin implant i already ask my doctor a year ago he said just give more year it will settled but still the same sensation and also i feel its getting less sensation in the lips before its just in the middle what shall i do please help?

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