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Tight mentalis muscle after genioplasty 2 years ago, advice? (Photos)

Jon1978Nov 25, 2023
I had genioplasty surgery two years ago When I try to close my lips, I feel stiffness in the muscle and the lower lip feels short It even affects the movement of the lower lip when speaking

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