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I'm thinking about getting surgery or something for facial asymmetry. What would help and the cost? (photos)

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duochromeNov 10, 2014

23 years old. Had braces in my teens never worse retainer. Right side is higher and more defined. Left side appears saggy and jaw is bigger.

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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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