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Age 29, can the fat above my nasolabial folds be dissolved with injection lipolysis?

KF25Nov 4, 2023
Hi, I'm 29 and the fat pockets above my nasolabial folds really bother me. They make me look older and make my cheeks look saggy. I already had 2ml of Juvederm Ultra injected in my anterior cheeks to improve the look of my midface but I really want to get rid of the fat pockets in the nasolabial region. Is it safe to use injection lipolysis in this area (I saw that some plastic surgeons offer it) or is there a better procedure? Thank you!

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