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Unhappy with endotine cheek and face lift, what can I do to correct my results? 9 months post op (photos)

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meowmeows311Jan 20, 2024

Midface lift/endotine cheek lift regret It’s been about 9 months since I (39f) received an endotine cheek lift (endoscopic through the gums) to address slight sagging around the mouth and lower face. I The results are not what I expected, the cheeks stick out too far, and one side is a lot bigger than the other and the placement is different. On that same side I can also Feel the gums were stitched together way higher up and it’s uncomfortable What can I do to “fix this”?

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