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Asymmetrical results 7 years post op - Would fat injections or local fat dissolving help? (Photos)

anon010203Jul 6, 2025
Procedure was done 7 years ago. Everything healed nicely no issues but one side is higher that the other and the higher side looks fuller... Would fat injections like lemon bottle or local fat dissolving work to marry up with the other side.. It's very onbious different

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Dr. Alejandro Nogueira, MD
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