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Can "Buccal Fat Pad" return after Buccal Fat Pad Extraction?

Gamer_18May 6, 2014
Hello.Doctor I’m 24 years old. I did Buccal Fat Pad Extraction so I want to know that my body can be back, build my Buccal Fat Pad or not? Because I am so nerverse about my weight training. I have much of carbohydrate +protien . I mean my body can build the new Buccal Fat Pad in my treated area(my cheek)can get it again or not? And I must beware about my eating and food, isn’t it? thank you

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