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Fat loss after mole removal - how can I fix this? (Photo)

williano111Jul 13, 2022
I had a benign mole removed by a plastic surgeon months ago on my temple. It was a small mole but maybe a 1cm ellipses was cut out horizontal to my eye. It looks like there’s less fat on my temple now and my eyes look different especialy when I smile at a 3/4 view. Is fat loss possible from mole removal and how do I fix it?

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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Answered on Jul 16, 2022
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