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24, female, full cheeks. Would I be a good candidate for Buccal fat removal? If not, what are the alternatives? (Photo)

24 female with a stable weight of 125 at 5’2. I’m slim, my cheeks are just full and my cheek bones are flat. I want a slimmer face, not anything dramatically hollow. I don’t like having a baby face and would like to look more mature. I’m considering buccal fat removal for the lower middle part of my cheeks. What is my best option?

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