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Lefort face correction or fat transfer/repositioning? (Photos)

AskingforafrienddDec 12, 2025
I have had sunken looking under eyes since and used to suck my thumb a lot result in an overbite. But I have also been told by people online that it looks like I have a recessed maxilla or recess orbital infras. I just want a professional opinion to what may be the best long term solution for me. I am 18 years old and want to look youthful while Im actually young. Also i though i may as well mention that I have a deviated septum and I suspect that i may have sleep apnea but I haven’t been tested for it.

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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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