Soft Tissue Fillers
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I am a 55 year old female and have deep lines all around my mouth. What is the best procedure to get rid of these?
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What are the benefits of fat injections vs Restylane or collagen in vertical facial lines?
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What cosmetic procedure would be best to get rid of the lines above the upper lip?
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I need to know what the best approach is to remove deep lines around the mouth and lower cheeks (below cheek bones and above jaw line). I need to feel better about myself. I feel young, but every time I look at these lines I feel very sad. I need to correct it and soon.
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Is collagen really safe if used for breast augmentation? Is it permanent for a lifetime? How about some side effects?
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Lately I have noticed that there are lines radiating up around my upper lip. Also, my lipstick seems to "bleed" into these lines. What procedure do you recommend? Someone told me about a soft play dough type of material that can be injected into the rim of my lip that would keep the lipstick from running. What do you think is the best/least risky procedure?
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I am a thin 35-year-old woman. I had abdominal liposuction in 1996, with good results. In 2001, I had my third child and have accumulated abdominal fat again in the same area. Can I have liposuction in the same area again?
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