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Are these bumps by my mouth buccal fat or perioral mounds? Can they be removed/fixed? (photos)

DevonleighJan 19, 2022
I am a 34 year old female who has notice that they bumps by corners on mouth are getting more noticeable and they are really bothering me. Is this buccal fat or perioral mounds. Can this be fixed?

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