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Chin Implant After Double Jaw Surgery?

A boy called AlexanderJun 27, 2010
I had double jaw surgery 2 years ago to correct an underbite. I now feel my chin is to small in comparison to my nose/other facial features. Could you please take a look at the photo provided and advise if a chin augmentation/implant would benefit me.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Aug 9, 2010
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 29, 2010
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