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Help with what procedure is needed. Would buccal fat removal help? (Photo)

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jade46Jun 20, 2022

I have a very straight smile which doesn’t lift but just widens it feels like my cheeks stop me from being able to smile properly. Would removable of the buccal fat help?

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