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How do doctors know if they took out all of the buccal fat?

May 1, 2022
Asked By:lileevee8 in Seattle, Washington

I was just wondering how it is possible for doctors to be sure they took out all of the patient's buccal fat and not leave any behind?

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May 28, 2022

Answer: Removing too much fat isn't good.

Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD
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Answer: Removing too much fat isn't good.

Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD

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