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Am I a good candidate for facial fat transfer in the under eyes and nasolabial area? (Photos)

In overhead lighting, I seem to have eye bags and I notice some hollowness under my eyes when looking from 3/4 views. I have seen people getting this combined with lower blepharoplasty, but as I understand it is better suited when there is more protrusion and less hollowness. Which under eyelid procedure would suit me best to get rid of this “shadow” under my eyes ? Also, I am worried about my nasolabial folds which are prominent in certain lighting, although my primary concern is more about my eyes. Thank you everyone

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