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Fat bulge in cheek - non surgical options please.

springroseJan 17, 2017
It's been almost 10 years since I got my cheeks (fat transfer) surgery. i still have this pulge in the lower side of my face..making it quite uneven.. Please suggest for me a nonsurgerical option for reducing it. I assume it is minor and kind be fixed with nonsurgical procedures..I also fear going for a surgery. Would LPG help even out my cheeks? Thank you very much

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Dr. David Q. Santos, MD
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Answered on Jan 25, 2017
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