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Can you add volume to buccal fat pad?

Bambi1Mar 25, 2015
I lost about 15 pounds recently and I think my buccal fad pad has become hollow. I have lost volume in other areas, but this area particular is causing me to look hard. Can volume be added to this area? If so, what procedure would be beneficial?

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