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What would you recommend for reducing philtrum thickness?

January 7, 2015
Asked By:Owais Karachi in American Canyon, CA

i have a very thick philtrum and its really looks bad is there any way to decrease its thickness only not its length? i am 25 year old male.

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Answer: Reducing the Philtrum

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