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How do I fix a flat philtrum? (Photo)

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ykminOct 30, 2021

Hi! I’m 18 and have a flat philtrum, I don’t know if it’s due to an overbite or the way my jaw is structured but I’d like to have a slight curve to it instead, is there any way this can be achieved?

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