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Will surgery to remove salivary gland affect previous chin implant?

I had a chin implant 3-4 years ago. Unfortunately, I need to remove a salivary gland because of a ranula, and I was wondering if that would at all interfere or alter the chin implant. Thanks!

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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Answered on Jun 21, 2024
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