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Which procedure would minimize the appearance of my elongated face and help me achieve a rounder, heart shaped face? (photos)

zarina21May 19, 2023
Hi, I was referred for jaw surgery to correct my bite and vertical growth pattern problems and septumrrhinoplasty for my deviated septum and quite y pleasing nose shape (in my opinion), I’m ask considering face lift, lip lift or any procedures (surgical or non surgical that could make my face rounder/shorter, more heart shaped, but I would like to avoid anything that would further elongate the face. What are your suggestions? Cheek implants, sculptra (if yes, where in the face?) Thank you

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