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Want to improve profile, jawline, and chin projection: What procedures would you recommend? (photos)

joel11Feb 14, 2022
Hi, I am trying to learn more about what procedures it would take to achieve the morph on the left. Original image is on the right. My goals are to improve my profile, jawline, and chin projection. I have recently completed Invisalign treatment so my bite and alignment are good but I am unhappy with my profile. I look forward to reading your responses. TIA.

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Feb 15, 2022
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