Help me my upper lip and I wonder if I must really go abroad and get an advanced procedure. I do not want anything dramatic, but to get rid of the heaviness and get more normal proportion. Thank you so much for guidanance. I’ve had lip fillers I think caused it about ten years ago, and dissolved and cosmetic surgeons tell me there is nothing there then what is this ?
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Hello chynahx! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. This is a great question. I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation in order to better assess your areas of concern and discuss an appropriate treatment plan to help...
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