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Lip dents (above lips) - how do I fix this? (Photo)

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meghanb84Jun 19, 2024

WHY Do I have indentations above lips (had filler removed from there- dissolved- months ago) and how do I fix.....please help!!!! She did a lip flip w Botox but that I'm sure has worn off by now...

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