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Fibrosis, lumps and hardness after buccal fat removal and chin/cheek lipo. Is there anything else I could try? (Photo)

lunalove77May 27, 2019
I had buccal fat removal + chin and cheek lipo over a month ago in Mexico. The sides of my cheeks and my chin are super lumpy and hard. I’ve done therapeutic ultrasound, lymphatic massage and muscle release massage with little difference. Is this permanent fibrosis? Is there anything else I could try? Thanks

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