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Will an Infraorbital rim implant help my hollow eyes?

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abdelmounaimOct 7, 2025

Hi im 30 years old and since i was young i've had hollow eyes. Which is the best surgery for me? a friend suggests infraorbital rim implant - is it good ?

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