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Getting genioplasty - should I ask for a vertical increase as well? (Photo)

lulu156Mar 26, 2022
I am getting genioplasty to help with my recessed jawline. Should I also ask for a vertical increase as well? I feel like my chin is too short but at the same time worry about my chin being too long if I ask for a height increase without taking into account that my chin may appear longer after the procedure. My face is a square shape but I'd like it to be more feminine.

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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