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1 year post SMAS - ridges near eyes, prominent buccal fat pads - non invasive ways to improve this? (Photos)

May 5, 2025
Asked By:aliso in Sudbury, Massachusetts

I am s/p midface lift. I am left with ridges under my temples, lateral to my eyes. And what I think are my buccal fat pads are very prominent. I had SMAS; it seems to be pulled mostly laterally. I previously had filler( 4 years ago) over my cheeks, 1/2 vial of Juvederm that varies in size. My face looks almost square-shaped. This was a year ago. Can anything not too invasive be safely done?

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