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I'm 27 years old, 181cm, 57kg - slightly underweight. Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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StevenMayJul 12, 2014

I'm 27 years old, height 181cm, weight 57kg, I'm slightly underweight. Please take a look at those pictures, and tell me if I could be a candidate for buccal fat removal. Thank you.

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