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What can be done about the way my chin sticks out? Do you think in your professional opinion that I need anything done? (Photo)

dream.of.a.nice.smileDec 14, 2014
Chin reduction. Jaw surgery. Lip surgery.teeth for profile. I was wondering what can be done about the way my chin sticks out is it a matter of jaw surgery chin reduction would getting my lios enlarged help or is there anything else you know of to help my apperence? Ive always been called beautiful but when i see my profile i feel its not nice. Please help me do you think in your professional oppinion that i need anything done?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 16, 2014
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Dr. Shane Williams, DMD (retired)
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Dec 15, 2014
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