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Hard cheeks after midface lift?

kristin Z
I had a midface lift 2 weeks ago and I know it's early and I need to be patient but I'm wondering how long my cheeks will be hard as rocks. Also, my lower face looks gaunt now and I'm wondering if I should add a little bit of filler at my one month post op to blend in the cheeks and create balance. My surgeon said most of the swelling is gone in the cheeks usually by one month. What do you think?

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