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Buccal fat removal. Am I a good candidate? (Photo)

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Imaan13Nov 21, 2015

Can i have the surgery even if i had my wisdom tooth taken out ? plus, i do have a nerve problem as i sleep on the left side of cheek it will swell up ? can i still go ahead? also I'm a good candidate for buccal fat removal ?

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