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Removal of extra "cartilage/fat" at end of my chin that makes it stick out, along with a nose job. (photo)

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Kwalker993Aug 15, 2016
My entire life I've always been extremely self cautious about my face. I would like to know what can be done to reduce the fat on the end on my chin that droops down and "sticks out." Before I turn to surgery I would like to know if anything can be done and what kind of surgery? Please help!

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Dr. Israel Manon, MD
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Answered on Sep 25, 2018
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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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