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Heaviness around mouth - what procedure would improve the look? (photos)

courtc33Feb 9, 2022
I have creasing around the sides of my mouth that I’ve had since my 20s no matter my weight it is still very prominent. It really bothers me, because I feel like it makes my face look older or heavy. What procedure would improve the look or reducing the creasing around my mouth? Thanks.

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Answered on Feb 12, 2022
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