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Can I achieve an oval shaped face with jaw surgery?

June 7, 2014
Asked By:mariahs in Europe

I have braces now and a little bit of overbite, I'm unhappy with my profile, weak chin and no jawline. I have a round/square looking face that doesn't look attractive to me. I want to get jaw surgery, either lower or double jaw surgery to correct the cosmetic problems I have and at the same time get a more oval and feminine face. Is this possible?

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Answer: Changing Facial Shape with Jaw Surgery

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Answer: Oval face

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June 9, 2014

Answer: Oval face

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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