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Fat pockets to the side of my mouth and no definition along the jawline. Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal?

dan_123Apr 6, 2022
I have fat pockets to the side of my mouth and no definition along the jawline. Am I suitable for buccal fat removal or another procedure? FYI I have a low and stable body weight

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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