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Nasolabial folds: Voluma in cheeks, volift or both? (Photo)

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Giuseppe49250Feb 14, 2016

I want reduce the prominent folds at the side of my mouth. What's the best approach? Add volume to the cheeks or treat the area directly? Or both? How much volume I need?

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