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Upper lip is bigger and not aligned with lower lip: How can I fix it? (photos)

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Humorous151363Jul 10, 2022

my upper lips is bigger and not aligned with my lower lips. Do lips reduction fix it or do I need another surgery? IAlso does the Philtrum get Thinner i dislike the rounder look, makes my lips unable to close. I already had orthodontics.

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