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Fat transfer out of balance, overfilled top of cheeks, options?

rosilyJul 7, 2016
I had fat transfer approx 1 yr ago. I think it looks overfilled, like a bridge just below my mid/outer eye & out of balance with the rest of my face/bit weird.Under eye wrinkles look worse. Dr suggests lipodissolve,I'm uncertain? Poss Bleph/fat excision? Live with it? Suggestions for a more balanced look appreciated.

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Dr. Bryan Mendelson, MD, FRACS, FACS (retired)
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Answered on Jul 10, 2016
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