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Can genioplasty give lengthen and width from front view? (photo)

popwhat1Jul 24, 2014
hi Im 18 now and I just want to know that can genioplasty gives width and lengthen to the chin from front view like this foto?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Jul 27, 2014
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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jul 26, 2014
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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jul 28, 2014
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