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Mouth, upper lips - what procedure can improve this area? (Photos)

Powerful917017Jul 24, 2024
Hi Guys Is there a procedure that would be able to adjust the area around the mouth? Due to the overbite and weak sled, the mouth is pushed forward, the philtrum is straight in profile, the overbite probably caused the mouth to be pushed forward. I have always used to breathe through my mouth. The sled and chin is indistinct. I'm thinking about profiloplasty Or would braces or an upper lip lift be enough or all at once?

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