Is stiffness after a chin implant something to be concerned about?

February 27, 2013
Asked By:Nikka30727

I am 8 weeks post op from my chin augmentation (incision under my chin) along with rhinoplasty. I had an amazing doctor and I love my results, it looks very natural and there is barely any swelling left. My only issue is that I am recently feeling a bit of stiffness/soreness in my chin with movement. It comes and goes during the day, but it is mostly in the mornings. Is this common, or should I be worried? How long should this "tightness" last?

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