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Creating a Cleft Chin - Can It Be Done?

BarkyBlueJul 5, 2012
Is there a reliable method for creating a cleft chin? A groove cut in a chin implant didn't work for me, -the flesh on top the implant just bridged across the groove. Two other attempts were made by removing tissue to create a "ditch" under the skin, but failed. I'd like to give it another try. How would you go about it?

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