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My chin is behind my lips - would I benefit from Genioplasty? (photos)

June 2, 2022
Asked By:alag35 in Dearing, Kansas, Estados Unidos

I feel that alot of ideal male side profiles the chin pass the lower lip mine doesnt I have a profile convexity angle of around 165-167 and i feel that my nasolabial angle is very obtuse and not acute like average people. Would i benefit from genioplasty? Is my jaw recessed?

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