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Buccal Fat Transfer into Under Eyes? (Photo)

stella23marieMay 3, 2024

I’m 36 and have banana roll creases under my eyes that won’t go away with c02 laser or other lasers over last 5 years. I hwant to do a fat transfer (as no one will do surgery on me yet) and wondering if I can do a buccal fat removal and use it under my eyes.

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