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Can I get a fat graft after malar bag surgery & would I benefit from a mid/full facelift (28 y/o)? (Photos)

December 15, 2023
Asked By:mangomoo in New York, New York

im 28 & have congenital malar bags, prominent nasolabial folds, & flat/sunken mid face. im trying to figure out my options. if i got malar bag surgery, could i get facial fat transfer after? does the surgery solve the root cause or only the appearance? also would i benefit from a mid facelift/full face lift at this point? my face appears prematurely saggy and hollow. id like to avoid filler if possible.

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Answer: Elastic lift/fat transfer or Renuva

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