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What is this lump next to my mouth? What can I do to remove it? (Photo)

Daisy_92Jul 1, 2022
Ihave this lump next to my mouth & it protrudes and moves when I talk. I don't know what this fat in this area is called so I put my question under buccal fat removal. As you can see, when I smile just a little (without showing my teeth), my skin looks saggy there too. The skin on that side of my face is actually looser, I think perhaps because I've always slept on that side. What can I do to remove this? I'm worried fat removal will leave my skin more saggy. I'm only 27

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Hi, Friendly579647 Your left side looks thinner than your left when I inspect your photo. Unfortunately this photo is insufficient for a good evaluation. I need more photos taken from different angles and including the eyes if possible.

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