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What are these bulges near corners of my mouth and what can be done about them? (Photos)

kaylavszOct 12, 2018
I have noticed that I have these weird what I call bulges near my mouth and I’ve had them for as long as I can remember, also I noticed when looking at most other peoples faces they do not have these or as many lines on their face. I’m only 18 years old and I’m very insecure about this as I feel like these bulges as well as the lines I have on my face make me look old. What are they and what can be done about them?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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