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Can I have a facelift even though I had facial fillers in my cheeks and nasal folds?

I have had fillers in my cheek and nasal folds. Can I still get a facelift? If so, when the cheeks start to lose volume, will it be very noticeable? I am trying to stay away from any more fillers.

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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS
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Dr. Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS
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