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Procedures Best for Puffy Cheeks and Thin Lips?

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fatcheeksFeb 1, 2009
I have what I call "bulldog" cheeks, and even when I was thinner the pockets of skin on the sides of mouth would always protrude (I was once asked what I had in my mouth). Add to that, I also hate my thin lips. So aside from losing weight to improve my features, do I also need to have cheek lipo (does this even exist?), chin implant, veneers, and lip lift done? Help!

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Dr. W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Dr. W. Tracy Hankins, MD
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
Dr. Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
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Dr. Christopher L. Hess, MD
Dr. Christopher L. Hess, MD
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Dr. George J. Beraka, MD (retired)
Dr. George J. Beraka, MD (retired)
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