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What are my options to feminize my jawline? Masseter Botox?

RealSelf03192Sep 12, 2022
I think my face looks okay from the front, but I am bothered how masculine my jaw looks from the side - first photo shows my original jaw and my goal. I know there is v-line jaw surgery but I think it is too invasive at the moment, would I be a good candidate for masseter botox or perhaps the effect could be replicated with fillers? Thank you for any advice.

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Dr. Onir Spiegel, DDS, PhD
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Answered on Sep 13, 2022
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