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Any doctor know how to create a defined philtrum dimple surgically?

RSMember5259Jan 2, 2015
I am wondering if any surgeon out there know how to create a philtrum dimple surgically. I know its possible to create philtral ridges with dermal grafts and combine it with removing subcutenous tissue in the area. I would still want it to be created without any foreign substances such as dermal grafts. Aint this possible ?

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