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I don't know what to do about hollow dent in my right upper cheek? (Photos)

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Nurturing419879Nov 7, 2021

Hi there! I've got this hollow dent on my right upper cheek and don't know what to do about it. I've had it for a while now; at 10 years old, I hit my knee on my cheek while doing a few cartwheels and it affected the appearance of my face permanently.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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