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How to make my jaw more proportional? (Photo)

My jaw looks like it’s dropping downward and my chin is recessed making my face uneven is anyway I can fix it?

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Dr. Brittany Eidson, DDS, FACS
Dr. Brittany Eidson, DDS, FACS
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jul 19, 2023
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