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Can I achieve an oval shaped face with jaw surgery?

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mariahsJun 7, 2014
I have braces now and a little bit of overbite, I'm unhappy with my profile, weak chin and no jawline. I have a round/square looking face that doesn't look attractive to me. I want to get jaw surgery, either lower or double jaw surgery to correct the cosmetic problems I have and at the same time get a more oval and feminine face. Is this possible?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Answered on Jun 9, 2014
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