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I have scar tissue from a broken jaw / attack in 2015 that makes my one lower cheek and one side of my chin asymmetric. plastic surgeon said its mostly scar tissue & only option is massage down. how long will that take and are there tools to help?

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Dr. Moris Girgis answered

More information : The nature of the scar? properly the plastic surgeon who saw it has the best answers.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/17/2019

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A member asked:

I have scar tissue from a broken jaw / attack in 2015 that makes my one lower cheek and one side of my chin asymmetric. plastic surgeon said its mostly scar tissue & only option is massage down. how long will that take and are there tools to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Moris Girgis answered

Dr Modi agreed

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