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Am I a good candidate for Buccal fat removal? (Photos)

AppleslifeSep 22, 2018

I’m almost 35 and have some contouring features on my face; nevertheless it does not have the shape heart.

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Bichectomy ( aka buccal fat removal ) could make your look older/faster depending on the cheek bones.People believe the youthfulness of the face depends on the fullness of the lower cheeks ( chubby cheeks). Therefore it is obvious to think that if bichectomy is performed, people would look old...

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