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try to avoid bone grafting failure

try to avoid bone grafting failure

Four weeks ago, I did a big surgery: a bad implant was taken out as it has no bone cover the outer side.

bone grafting was done the same day when taken the implant out. The doctor warned me that don't press the surgical area (by pressing my face over the surgical area). During these whole 4 weeks, I am very careful about it.
But last Sunday, my facial specialist accidentally pressed  twice that area when tried to sweep away the water from my face, I stopped her right away.  I am wondering if this two presses will really damage the bone grafting. as my doctor told me, if I pressed it and make it move, the bone grafting will fail. Thanks.
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I don't think it will have an effect on the area but its best to discuss this with your doctor about your specific case.  The bone should be solid enough to withstand the pressure from a sweeping motion in 4 weeks.  It probably would have been an issue within the first couple of weeks though cause its still somewhat weak and could collapse/break.
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