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52 yrs old 3 months post SMAS facelift. What can be done to fix the abnormal corner of my mouth? (Photo)

SayNO2RnklsJul 3, 2018
Please reply. I am not sure what this abnormality is at the corner of my mouth at 3 months post SMAS FL. My swelling is mostly completely resolved and I have been left with this on one side. It is not only unattractive but also asymmetrical. PLEASE! I ask all Surgeons for their professional opinion on this because I hate looking in the mirror as it reminds me of the corners of the Jokers mouth...

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