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

abcdef12345Mar 30, 2015
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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