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Can I get rid of these weird dimple like things on my chin? (photos)

March 30, 2015
Asked By:abcdef12345 in Bethlehem, NH

When I smile I have these dimple/smile line type things on my chin. I really don't like the way they look and was wondering if there were any treatments for them. I attached a picture to better show what I am explaining.

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Answer: Probably can get help with botox or a filler

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Answer: Probably can get help with botox or a filler

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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March 31, 2015

Answer: Dimple

Majid Jamali, DMD
March 31, 2015

Answer: Dimple

Majid Jamali, DMD

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