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Stomach irregularity after liposuction. Can Macrolane be used to fill this? (Photo)

Missmelon88Sep 15, 2021
I had liposuction on my stomach over 3 years ago and was left with a small shallow indentation below my belly button. It's small, but it bugs me! Can macrolane be used to fill this? Or any other type of filler? I would rather not go down the surgical route (fat transfer). Thanks

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