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Can I have buccal fat and wisdom teeth removed at the same time?

ana590Jan 15, 2015
My dentist has indicated that I will need all my wisdom teeth removed later this year. Can I see a plastic surgeon to have my buccal fat pads removed at the same time? If I'm going to look swollen then I'd rather do it all at once! :) If it's possible, which procedure should I do first?

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