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I got a chin Implant a year ago and now I’m starting to feel the implant when I stretch my face. Why am I feeling it? (Photo)

Considerate806161Jun 8, 2022
I got a chin Implant a year ago and now I’m starting to feel the implant when I stretch my face or just in general when I’m not doing anything. It’s been like this for a few days. Why am I feeling this and will it go away?

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