Jaw Reduction, Facial Asymmetry, Long Face? (photo)

I am a 23 year old female, and I have been deeply dissatisfied with my face since the age of 6 or so. Maturing into my "adult face" has only made matters worse as my face is now a long rectangle void of any feminine roundness but without the allure of an "unique" face. I am the most insecure about my jaw, which I feel is massive and masculine looking. I've seen a counselor for three years but can't progress because I don't FEEL unfeminine and ugly, I AM. Will feminization or jaw surgery help?

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DISSATISFIED WITH FACE

I would recommednd a consultation with an orthodontist to look at all aspects of the face in terms of shape, symmetrey, and jaw size. You may have to try more than one consultation in order to find someone who will really take the time to measure everything and see what is going on. You likely need both a lateral and frontal cephalometric analysis. Asymmetry is more apparent in the frontal analysis but many orthodontists do not use it. I would also recommend a careful... more