Obesity is associated with 13 types of cancer, increased surgical complication rates, lost work productivity ($1,784 per obese worker annually), and reduced life expectancy of 5 to 14 years depending on severity
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The reduction in facial volume, followed by the laxity of the deep tissue of the face and neck, can contribute to an aged or gaunt look