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Could I qualify for double jaw surgery for lower face? (Photos)

I don’t like the way my lower face looks. I’m wondering if V line surgery would suffice or if it looks like I’d need double jaw surgery?

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Dr. Federico Hernandez-Alfaro, MD, DDS, PhD
Dr. Federico Hernandez-Alfaro, MD, DDS, PhD
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Answered on Oct 25, 2023
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