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How can I fix my flat side profile? Forehead implant? Orbital decompression? Other? (photos)

megan702Jun 2, 2020
I already got nose injections (Restylane) so it helps a little bit, but my face is still extremely flat from the side. I have one of the most flat side profiles I've ever seen - I look normal from the front, but from the side it looks extremely bad. What could I do to improve this? Forehead implant? Orbital decompression? Help! thank you

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