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Can I Change my Face Shape Through Surgery?

right now i have a very flat,round,wide face shape i want to make it longer, is that possible through surgery? also is it possible to change the shape of my hairline through surgery?

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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Answered on Oct 19, 2010
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