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Can I still go for forehead implant if I previously had fat graft to my forehead which became infected?

JanicephoonNov 6, 2021
In 2014 I had fat graft to my forehead which later on was infected with mycobacteria Non tuberculosis. The treatment of draining combining with antibiotic went on for 1.5 years which resulted with scar tissues beneath the skin where the drainage was. I waited 1 year plus for the scar to settle before having Juvederm fillers. It’s been 4 years & it’s barely even. I’m depressed and feel like a freak. Hoping to find a permanent solution such as forehead implant. Is it possible?

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