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Will I regret not getting a lift along with the implants if it was recommended? (photos)

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Tgreen15Apr 27, 2020

My surgeon recommended a lift along with the implants I requested. I do not want to get the lift due to scarring, recovery, and the extra cost. He said we could proceed with the implant only but suggested I get a larger implant to help with the lift problem. Is this the course of action that you would take and the same recommendation?

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