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Genioplasty or jaw surgery? (Photos)

Hello, I would like an advice on whether I should opt for genioplasty or jaw surgery to correct the lower third of my face. I especially dont like my flat lips.

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Great question, based on your jawline, your nasolabial angle, and cheek support, bimax and genio is a good option for you, likely a counterclockwise rotation but that's based on 1 pic so you would want a solid plan based on a lot of data points. A few factors to work through with a provider: ...

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