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Chin implant, thumb like indentation on one side. What could this be? (Photo)

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mychin1Jun 17, 2024
Chin Implant fitted six months ago. Since inception there is a Thumb like indentation on one side. Have not seen my Surgeon for follow-up but Will be in time. Any ideas on the cause and/or the potential complication it could possibly be please? Many thanks in advance. Thank you Karim

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