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Lower Lip Hangs. How can I fix this?

BurntSugarAug 25, 2016
I'm a 29 year old African American woman with full lips. When my face is at rest, my lower lip hangs exposing my bottom teeth and gums. I have a long face and I've been told that I have a recessive chin. What can I do to fix this? Is this a chin issue? And if so, would a genioplasty help? I hope these pictures are helpful.

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Dr. Dennis Barek, MD (retired)
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Answered on Aug 27, 2016
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