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Is it possible to deepen the dimple by my mouth? (Photo)

I saw dimple creation on the cheeks but I have slightly shown dimply by my mouth. I was wondering if it is possible to deepen/shown more of that dimple by mouth? Is there a procedure for that?

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Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Oct 22, 2018
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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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