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What is this weird skin dimpling and skin change? (Photos)

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marie8080Nov 25, 2018

5 months post implant with lift I have seen my skin change with this weird dimpling. My doctor says that there is nothing wrong but I cant help but think something is wrong.

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Dr. Frank Agullo, MD
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