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Improving facial projection through genio/rhinoplasty?

Pioneering522814Jul 25, 2024
Hi! My face is quite wide/short and I'd like to increase its projection, but I'm not quite sure which procedures to go with. At the moment I'm considering a rhinoplasty to improve the inset of the radix, a genioplasty and maybe a jaw shave/v-line surgery (but I'm a bit worried about possible sagging). I'm also planning on doing a browlift/bleph for my uneven eyes. Would this be the best route to improve my facial balance? thanks!

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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 28, 2024
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