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Had a Buccal Fat Removal along with a neck lift 2 months ago. Now have dark sports under the area. What is the cause? (photos)

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Serran227Jul 18, 2018

I have dark spots under my buccal fat removal and dark "shadow" area where the buccal fat was done. What causes these dark spots? When will they go away? Is there anything I can do to make them go away? Do these dark "shadow" area on my cheeks go away?

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