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I lost a large amount of weight due to illness. i gained it back in the body, but my face still looks skeletal. how can i gain it back in the face?

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Dr. Erica Thomas answered

Not an easy target. : Oh if we could pick our weight settles, we would all be so excited! unfortunately there is no way to target your face in regards to weight gain, but tons of makeup tricks to contour your thinner face to your satisfaction. Glad that you were able to recove from illness.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I lost a large amount of weight due to illness. i gained it back in the body, but my face still looks skeletal. how can i gain it back in the face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erica Thomas answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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