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Brave541954Oct 17, 2023

Hello, could you please give me an estimate of how much hyaluronic acid i would require to fill this depression under my cheeks/in the lower portion of my face? I lost a lot of volume due to stress. Thank you!

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Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD
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