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Chin ptosis post chin reduction surgery, any suggestions for a revision? (Photos)

May 7, 2021
Asked By:London2458 in UK

Hello, I had a chin reduction surgery in 2012 which caused chin ptosis. Please could you advise of the options available to address this? Thank you so much

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