6 weeks post op....

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I am 6 weeks post-op from upper, lower and genio. I am still

experiencing the same amount of burning from my very numb chin. Is

this normal? I have always had a high tollerance for pain, but this

is nothing like I have experienced. I went back to work after 4

weeks, but I am reading from posts that a large amount of you were

back after two weeks. There was no way I could have worked two weeks

later as I am still having a problem working at six weeks. I am

wondering if my age (43) has anything to do with this.

It is my understanding that my looks will change for up to six

months. Is this right? I hope so, as if I stay the way I am right

now, ugh.. My smile is horrible looking (looks very squinty) and my

chin looks squared off (I guess I am not used to having a chin). I

use to show all gum when I smiled and now, you can barely see my

teeth. I am a little swollen still, but not that much.

I would love to hear from anyone who has anything to say about their

experience as I am getting a little nervous.

Thanks