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Any Negatives to Using Radiesse or Restylane for Chin Augmentation?

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I know it doesn't last as long, but is chin augmentation using Radiesse or Restylane less effective or not as natural as a surgical implant?

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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Trevor M. Born, MD
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
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Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
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Dr. Matthew Schulman, MD
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