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I have a pointy chin when smiling. What could I do to fix this? (Photo)

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binches.gurlJul 8, 2022

I'm currently 27 F, 5'7'', 112 lbs. Ever since I was young I've always had a pointy chin when smiling. However, it isn't noticeable when I'm not for some reason. It makes me incredibly insecure and I wish there was a way to decrease this. Open to all suggestions!

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