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Buccal Fat Removal on one cheek only?

Ihaveaquestion11Oct 19, 2023
Hello, I am considering getting a procedure with buccal fat due to my cheek fat being different. Would buccal fat removal on one cheek be the right move to go? I am not an expert, I just want an opinion! Thanks so much.

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