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Is widening face & numbness in jaw/jowl area normal after Profound RF?

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VeeiveJul 24, 2022

Hi, i had profound done almost three months ago and im noticing my face widening. It looks wider. I'm also still experiencing numbness feel along the jaw, jowl area. Is this normal?. I'm not liking the wide look. Looks very full. I thought i would get more of of the chiseled look.. im hoping someone can help. Will i have that look after six months?

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