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I read that there will be permanent indentation for surgically created dimples. Is that true?

MichellekgSep 16, 2013
Hi, I had my dimpleplasty procedure done 3 weeks ago, however my concern is that the indentation that the surgeon said would disappear in about 3 weeks time is still there. And i also read that there will be permanent indentation for surgically created dimples. Is that true? Thank you. And when should i expect my cheek would flatten?

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