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GalaFLEX opinions please

LZZ123456Sep 27, 2023
I have been advised that GalaFLEX will be beneficial for me with my uplift and small implants as I don't have the best skin elasticity for my age. It sounds great to me but I know it hasn't been around for too long which is concerning. Would you advise to get GalaFLEX or not? Is it worth the risks of not knowing the long term outcome?

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