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Long chin/face, crescent shaped. Any suggestions? (photo)

amanda.panda1014Nov 6, 2014
I'm planning on getting my chin pushed back but hoping to get better advice on how to shorten and feminine the length of my long chin/face. As you can see, my face is really small in comparison to my head. Would really appreciate help.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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