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My face is SUPER asymmetrical, what procedure would help?

Nurturing518549Feb 12, 2022
Hello, I’ve been dealing with self confidence for a while now because I look like 2 different humans from each side of my face. It makes me get anxiety and feel like everyone is looking and judging me constantly. Can you tell what procedure would help ? The right side is more flatter and the left more beautiful and round.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Feb 13, 2022
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