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Hi doctor! i had a lower jaw surgery with a genioplasty. i'm one week post op now. my question is, how long should me and my partner wait until we have sex again? i know that kissing and things like these are not recommended for 2 month?

Q: hi doctor! i had a lower jaw surgery with a genioplasty. i'm one week post op now. my question is, how long should me and my partner wait until we have sex again? i know that kissing and things like these are not recommended for 2 month?

: Your best source of information is your surgeon.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Your best source of information is your surgeon.

Answered 1/29/2023

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A member asked:

Hi doctor! i had a lower jaw surgery with a genioplasty. i'm one week post op now. my question is, how long should me and my partner wait until we have sex again? i know that kissing and things like these are not recommended for 2 month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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