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Loose skin and wrinkles around mouth - Am I am good candidate for Ellacor or facelift? (Photos)

Hi I do not have jowls or neck fat but I do have loose skin and wrinkles around the mouth area and a little below. They do not seem to be Marinette lines, but I’m not sure how to treat them. Am I best to get a mini facelift?Ellacor? Fat grafting.? I would love to input and I will try to upload photos. Thank you.

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