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In my 30's, how can I improve laxity and overall appearance?

I feel like I have quite loose/stretchy skin despite never experiencing significant weight gain/loss. I had tried mid face filler which only had mild effects and I now feel like it's emphasised my smile lines... I'm wondering if I should look into threads, more filler, a mini-facelift or other procedures? Any guidance would be so appreciated!

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