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Is it possible to increase chin length without increasing projection of the chin?

tangytomatoesMar 22, 2016
I'm interested in sliding genioplasty to increase my chin length but because this procedure will slide the chin forward, my chin will also be projected more, which I do not want. I would like something more permanent so I'm not interested in a chin implant or fillers. Is there another method to cut the chin in a way that will increase the length but not projection?

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