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Mid face lift or fillers? (Photo)

Trying to decide between midface lift or filler to address midface/ cheek area. Had a recent CO2 laser resurfacing since last time I posed this question, which didn't really help and have gone to several paid consultations, which have given me conflicting feedback. Would appreciate some feedback.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
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Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
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Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Guncel Ozturk, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Guncel Ozturk, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Answered on May 8, 2018
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Dr. Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS
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Dr. Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on May 8, 2018
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on May 8, 2018
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Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS
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Dr. Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 475 Reviews
Answered on May 8, 2018
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