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I had Ultherapy done above and below the eyes about 7 weeks ago. Now have eye bags? (photo)

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jominSep 6, 2017

One side is perfectly fine, the other side developed an obvious bags and also a "groove" going downward, it looks like a have a raised triangle on that side. I would like to know if there is a way to correct the problem. Thank you

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Dr. Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Ramandeep Sidhu, MD
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