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I had a thread lift 2 days ago and have a gathering of wrinkles

jwsnaxJun 15, 2018
gathering of wrinkles just under right side of cheek its like an area has not been pulled enough can i do anything ? Or will it just disappear i look horendous

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Dr. Richard Brighton-Knight, MBChB
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Answered on Jun 18, 2018
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