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Age 29, male, am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal?

Siete7Nov 6, 2022
Hello, I am a 29 year old male who is going to get a mentoplasty and deep neck lift done in the next couple of months. My goal is to have a more defined face and jawline. My surgeon recommended buccal fat removal but I am a bit afraid due to comments about bichectomys causing accelerated aging. Seeing my picture, do you think buccal fat removal is right for me? I want second opinion regarding it.

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Nov 8, 2022
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