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Will Cheek implants for face lift eliminate future marionette lines ?

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ModelMiaSep 12, 2014

I'm 37, considering cheek implants instead of mini lift surgery, would like some inside information about procedure and it's effect on my face and how long results will last. Thank you

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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Stephen Weber MD, FACS
Dr. Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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Answered on Sep 14, 2014
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 15, 2014
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