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Swelling after beard transplant (8 months after)

rodrigososaMay 11, 2016
Got a beard transplant 8 months ago, the swelling I have is not that much but when I smile I still see my cheeks too big, is it gonna go away? (I have called my clinic in spain and they have closed so I don't have any option on visiting my doctor) thanks

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