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What procedure will get me a more symmetrical face?

December 19, 2022
Asked By:aamusaxo in San Diego, California

I want to correct my face in the way that my left side as seen in the image is slightly more lifted than the right. I had dental work done that did extractions that kind pf flattened my face but made it a bit more symmetrical. I want to have a balanced face over all and would apprecia Any suggestions of procedures that will bring me my desired look. I like my natural face shape and would like to stay as close as possible to that shape.

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Answer: Balanced face

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