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Is a genioplasty the best procedure to correct my long chin and aymmetrical jaw?

Emily36728Dec 10, 2023
23F looking to choose a procedure with the most impact to improve facial harmony. I have a tilted jaw according to my orthodontist and feel my jaw is too long/protrudes too far. My face is also on the longer side. Would a genioplasty reduction or a jaw reduction go further to make a face like this less masculine? Or is there another procedure/nonsurgical option to consider?

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