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Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty
You will feel some discomfort and soreness, which you can easily control with medication. You might have to stick to a liquid diet for a day or two. You can resume light activity the day of surgery.
You should be able to return to work and your usual activity within 7 to 10 days. You'll probably have the outside bandage removed within a week of surgery.
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