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Can a chin implant add vertical height to my chin? (Photo)

user1997eyesAug 16, 2024
I fear my chin lacks vertical height and would be greatly improved by a modest adjustment of some 4-5mm vertical height. To look more masculine, as I feel my jawline looks feminine Is this possible with a chin implant? Pics attached

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