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    • Buccal fat pad (BFP) contributes to facial fullness.
    • Abnormalities like lipodystrophy or pseudoherniation can affect facial contour.
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    • To describe a technique for buccal fat pad excision.
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    Main Results:

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    Conclusions:

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