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Are these perioral mounds? How can I get rid of them? (Photo)

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wildparsnipJul 21, 2015

I can feel how they protrude a tiny bit from the rest of my cheek. I am 15 right now and these have become a big insecurity of mine. They are on both sides and are only visible in certain lighting. My face is quite chubby currently so if I lost weight would there be a chance these would go away?

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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