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How can I reduce my heavy lower face and achieve a more feminine look? Low BMI with excess fat along jaw and chin. (photos)

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stargaze2715Oct 18, 2022

I am in my late 20's and have an increasingly heavy lower face. I would like to know what specifically is out of proportion, or what parts of my face are causing this. Even at a low BMI there seems to be excess fat along my jaw/lower cheek/chin.

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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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