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Jaw surgery - would something similar be possible for me? (Photos)

abeeintimeDec 2, 2023
Hello, I recently had a jaw surgery consultation and received this photo of the possible result. It seems slightly off what I imagined. I am not sure if the chin and lip placement is more masculine than id like. I would prefer a result similar to the picture I attached where the top lip still overlaps the bottom slightly, and am wondering if something similar would be possible for me. Note: I do have mild hemifacial microsomia, pictured is my affected side.

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