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Is under eye incision or temporal incision better for cheek lift?

snowcat17Aug 10, 2024
My primary concern is that my cheeks have fallen and sunken / hallow. I've been advised from cheek lift to fillers (and full face lift by some doctors but not all). I am leaning towards a mid facelift with fat transfer. I'm wondering which incision would be best? Temporal or through under eye lids? I've heard of both mechanisms. Thank you for any advise

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