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Ptosis. Do I really need a lift? Or could I get away with just implants? (Photo)

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Nice40591Feb 28, 2022

I went to a consult. One so far, have another scheduled. I do not want a lift, doctor refused to do surgery with just implants. Need opinions? Do I really need a lift?

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