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What can I do to make the lower half of my face more appealing?

April 27, 2015
Asked By:Lane. in Jersey City, NJ

I don't like the bottom of my face. I think my chin is too big when I smile, and my jaw isn't very defined. What can be done to improve this?

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Answer: Lower face shape

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

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