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Modifying chin implant - would I benefit from a bigger size? (Photo)

vans2893Jan 19, 2024
I recently just got a chin implant and got a small size (silicone). I feel like I would've benefitted more in a bigger size? Maybe a medium? Does my chin feel proportionate and should I get a bigger size? I read somewhere that my chin needs to align with my upper lip if we were to draw a straight line down.

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