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How can I reduce the size of my lower face and protruding chin? (Photos)

sss20Apr 5, 2019
I’m 21, I have been thinking about jaw reduction surgery and chin augmentation. Also, will any of these surgeries leave sagging skin?

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Dr. Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS
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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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