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Weight gain post buccal fat removal, did I ruin my results?

jaj90Dec 24, 2018
I’m 6 weeks post buccal fat removal and I gained a few pounds within the last two weeks. My face appears chubbier. Are my results ruined? If I were to lose weight would I have a chiseled look or would it go back to a chubby look?

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