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Bumps on jowl area. Can anything be done to minimize or completely remove them? (Photo)

Considerate499535Jan 30, 2024
I've had these bumps next to my mouth (jawl area ish) my whole life and I was wondering if there's anything I can do to minimize or possibly completely remove? They look like fat pads but I have no clue. They make me so self conscious and want them gone

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Dr. Arif Eroglu, MD
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Answered on Apr 1, 2024
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Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS
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Answered on Feb 1, 2024
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