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Should I get fat grafting or a midface lift? (Photo)

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I have prominent lines/fat loss in the under eye region and in my nasolabial folds (pointed out by the arrows). I am 20 years old. Which procedure should I do: fat grafting or a midface lift? Are there any nonsurgical options?

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Dr. Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD
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Dr. Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD
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Dr. Michael Kulick, MD, DDS
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Dr. Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS
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Dr. Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS
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Dr. Thomas Romo, III, MD
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Dr. Thomas Romo, III, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Nov 12, 2018
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
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Dr. Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
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