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Is It Possible to Remove a Cleft on my Chin? (photo)

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BrianBoru2004Jun 30, 2013
I have a very deep cleft on my chin that I am u happy with. A doctor recommended dermal filler, saying a chin implant would move so that wasn't an option. I had one syringe of hyalaronic acid which made no viaible difference to the cleft. How would I go about filling in/removing the cleft? I cant find an Irish doctor specialising in cleft chin removal, probaly as cleft chins are rare in Ireland. I would be prepared to travel abroad. Also how much would it cost?

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