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Am I good candidate for lip lift procedure? (Photo)

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mj_manilaNov 8, 2022

Good day everyone, I just wanna ask if lip lift procedure is good for me ? This has been one of my insecurity since I was young . I think my long philtrum makes me looks masculine .I would really appreciate your response . Thank you

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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
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Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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