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How long after Buccal Fat Removal Surgery should you wait to have dental work done?

ally76Jan 13, 2017
I am have Buccal fat removal surgery (Bichectomy). I also need to have some dental work done. How much time should I wait after the bichectomy before I beging my dental work. Thank you.

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