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Sudden facial changes in last 6 months (accompanying hormone changes). Sunken eyes, nasolabial folds, flattened face

I am 33/F. Recently the right side my face changed drastically: undereye area became hollow, nasolabial area looks creased/ deeper. I developed a line at cheek/ eye border (malar pad?). the right side looks 10 years older. While this happened I got dx with a hormonal imbalance- estrogen/progesterone at menopausal levels. Acne worsened. I am under tx for it. If tx restores my levels , what is the most conservative but effective tx option for my face? Should I look into a mid face lift?

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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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Answered on Dec 19, 2018
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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
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