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One week post op genioplasty. feeling very tight and numb /how long should i expect to get facial mobility back?

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Dr. Wesley Schooler answered

Postop geniplasty: You could be numb for a while. The mental nerves are located along the chin area and they could be temporarily stunned from the procedure. If so, it could take months to return to normal.

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

One week post op genioplasty. feeling very tight and numb /how long should i expect to get facial mobility back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wesley Schooler answered

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