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Does the Weight from the Filler Drag Down the Face After a While?

lilaclilyFeb 19, 2012

Just wondering for cheeck fillers, if the muscle drags down more after a while because of this weight.

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Dr. Stephen Mandy, MD
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Dr. Stephen Mandy, MD
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