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I’m looking for a profile where my nose, lips and chin are aligned. (Photos)

vsdt52Jul 15, 2018
I’ve never been a fan of my chin but I didn’t know if in order to get the desired look I wanted I’d have to undergo a jaw reshaping or will chin surgery achieve a softer look. (Fillers are not something I want in my face other than lips as the maintenance would become a hassle for myself). Or would I need my nose, or the both to create symmetry as I’ve read in other testimonies from doctors who perform them often.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Jul 18, 2018
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