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Malar fat pad/muscle protruding after filler. Why is it sticking out like this?

eliza bethanyAug 31, 2023
I had pyriform fossa filler and cheek, tear trough fillers over the past year. This fat pad/muscle is protruding and looks reallt bad. When i touch it, its very soft. Why is it sticking out like this? My injector said its age but i never had this problem before?

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