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Looking for oral maxillofacial surgeon near 90240 for consultation for no tooth show & receding chin, any suggestions? (Photos)

AdultchildMay 27, 2017
Had aggressive lip lift 7 years ago that resulted in still no tooth show. Chin inplant appx 10 years ago but still not happy with results. I found Dr Joel Defrancq but prefer not to travel internationally to Belgium. Thank you

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Dr. Mehdi Balakhani, DDS, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 22, 2023
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