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I have these grooves under my eyes/mid cheek. I am unsure of what they are. I thought they might be malar bags/mounds? (Photos)

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Ljr2Sep 29, 2016

I have had theses grooves/mounds since I could remember. I am 20 years old, and i would love to get rid of them. Makes me seem tired all the time.

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