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What kind of procedure would give me aesthetically harmonic face? Genioplasty, double jaw surgery or fillers?

Hera2022Jan 27, 2022
Female, 30, 162 cm/ 56kg. I've always been bothered by my jaw and chin but it's as if with age my jawline is almost disappearing. I want to have a balanced side profile and an overall aesthetically harmonic face. Any recommendation.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Feb 12, 2022
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Insurance should cover the majority, if not all of jaw surgery. You have several issues that would qualify you to be covered because it is medically necessary. Jaw surgery would not only improve your overall quality of life, but would address your aesthetic concerns as well. A genioplasty...

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