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Can I have fat removed from above the zygoma area?

July4Sep 9, 2011
I had fat transfer to the cheek area and unfortunatly too much was placed above Zygoma area (cheek bone). I have protruding humps for cheek bones. I am reluctant to send many photos as I do not want some people to see me looking like this. Can this fat be removed? It has been over a year and I feel like the fat is not going away. The fat was taken from my abdomen. I have not gained or lost weight. What is the best way to remove this?

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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD
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Dr. Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Dr. Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 16, 2015
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