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Age 21 and have a long philtrum. Do I need a lip lift? (photo)

CardiZMar 17, 2022
Hello doctors, I have a long philtrum for my age, i am just 21 but my philtrum measures 17mm and makes my face look longer and disproportionate do i need a lip lift, but here's the catch, i have adequate tooth show so probably this problem pertains to underlying skeletal problem i really want my philtrum shortened , i have an already narrow face and a long philtrum at that just worsens things Please help!!

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