Face drooping/sagging due to chronic illness. Will it bounce back once recovered?

August 1, 2017
Asked By:Kaia6736 in Las Vegas, NV

I've been sick for 3 years and in the past 6 months my face has noticeably dropped. I used to get mistaken for being 15 years younger before I got sick, but suddenly I look old and tire all the time. I've always had great skin (though it has gotten dull recently) so I'm hoping that will save my face if/when I recover. So my question is whether this is a permanent change or will my face bounce back to how it was before if/when I get better? I am 40 years old if that helps.

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