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Overlapping skin that seems to be forming in by my tear ducts. What can I do to correct this? I'm 35 years of age. (Photo)

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AnnahsatDec 29, 2015

When i pinch the skin on the bridge of my nose, the over laying skin by tear ducts dissappear is it possible to do a skin pinch on the bridge of my nose to resolve this issue?

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