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[Professor Grey]

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[carpe diem]

https://www.researchgate.net/public...rgery_A_Three-Dimensional_Volumetric_Analysis

"On average, 60% of the swelling resolved in 1 month, 84% after 6 months, and nearly 93% after 12 months. There were no significant differences in the rate of swelling resolution when accounting for age, gender, body mass index, or tranexamic acid administration. Conclusions: Most facial edema resolved during the first month following triple jaw surgery, with significant reduction in swelling between 6 and 12 months postoperatively. After 1 year, approximately 10% of the initial edema remained."

Recall how much swelling you had at Day 3 to 5. That is 100%. The 7% of that, which remains after a year, on average, is still enough to cause a noticeable change in facial harmony. The 7% of that can amount to the change that might be afforded by some plastic surgeries like buccal fat removal, to give you an idea.

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