Hello doctor, I have a question about the normal development of facial structure of a male going through puberty. I am 17 years old, my height is 5'7" and I weigh 119 pounds. My diet is normal. I am very frail in stature but, that is not what I am worried about. I am worried about the development of my lower jaw. It seems extremely small for my face and to me it seems like a problem. That is not only a very unattractive feature, but also seems unhealthy in a way. I had braces for a year and a half but, that did nothing. I am not sure if it is genetic or if it is a disease but, my jaw seems to be to small for the structure of my face. I am in deep need of help to further understand why is this happening as I grow and I was wondering if I could do anything to fix it without surgery. I feel like it is a problem and it is a flaw and I have been wondering this question for quite a while. The sources I read lack information and contain uncertainties. Please explain.
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