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Will Jawline and Under Chin Liposuction Make my Face Shorter?

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spring05Jul 14, 2011

Hi, i already have a short face length..7inches..but i have extra fat under my chin and along my jawline. Will jawline/chin liposuction make my face look or actually be shorter in length? will a chin implant lengthen or shorten my face length? I am nervous that my face will look smaller in length. thanks!!

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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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