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What can be done about my protruded forehead and deep-set eyes? (Photo)

lela500Feb 6, 2019
My forehead is too protruded fore and it looks so ugly with my deep set eyes is there anything can be done for it to flatten? Not just like brow bone reduction or forehead reduction But a full flattening. 

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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Answered on Feb 8, 2019
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Feb 7, 2019
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