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What can I do to fix the lower half of my face? (Photos)

susiegkMar 20, 2019
I’m very self conscious about the lower half of my face. It’s very flat and constantly looks droopy and like i’m angry. I also don’t like the “ball of fat” around the edges of my mouth/cheeks. What can I do to add dimension and have a more attractive appearance?

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