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Any suggestions to correct a protruding upper lip?

JSmith321Nov 9, 2015
I am 18 years old and live in England. I want to know how I would go about correcting my protruding upper lip. Please can some one help?

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Dr. Nicole Hayre, MD
Dr. Nicole Hayre, MD
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Answered on Nov 13, 2015
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