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Buccal Fat Removal and FaceTite - need a second opinion? (photos)

eleah93Mar 23, 2022
My plastic surgeon recommended both procedures as he observed there is excess fat in other areas of my face, not just the buccal pad region. Would love a second opinion on buccal fat reduction alone vs. paired with FaceTite to get rid of the excess submental fat in other regions and streamline the jawline.

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Answered on Mar 28, 2022
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