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Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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sityvauserMar 16, 2017

I have always wanted to have more prominent cheekbones (like Angelina Jolie's cheekbones). What would you recommend? Can buccal fat removal work in this case? I am 21 years old.

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