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Crooked philtrum and very deflated above my lips - If so what is the best kind of filler for this area? (photo)

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jenv123Mar 8, 2019

I have a crooked philtrum and I am very deflated on the left side above my lip which I suspect is part of the problem. I do NOT want a lip lift but can the area above my lip be filled with HA fillers without making me look like a duck? If so what is the best kind of filler for this area?

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