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My face looks abnormal since a while. how do i know if it's water retention or fat?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Water: retention will VARY (actually from DAY TO DAY) FAT remains the same from WEEK to WEEK Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/11/2017

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