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Is buccal fat removal the right procedure? (Photos)

February 13, 2025
Asked By:Anonymous3456 in Naperville, Illinois

29F. 120. 5’4. I’m wondering if BFR is the right move for what I’m wanting to achieve. I’m wanting to reduce the appearance of the circled area, make it more lean? And achieve a more subtle v look. When I smile, it expands or widen the mid-to-lower portion of my face. I’m not looking to add fillers or Botox.

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