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Facelift or fillers at 37? (Photo)

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athenasmarieNov 14, 2014

Im very concerned about my jowls and smile lines. I'm 37 and otherwise have no fine lines around my eyes just this early jowling and the deep smile lines and scowl lines on my forehead. I am at least 3 hours drive from any doctor to give a reputable response and would love to get your opinions.

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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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Dr. Jeff Angobaldo, MD
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Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. George Volpe, MD
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Dr. Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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Please take a look at the link below.  It is not my website.  I want you to take a look at some famous people and their facial asymmetry - which you never noticed.There is nothing abnormal about your face.  Please stop stressing over it.  Nobody else sees it the way you do....

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