Does Drinking Water Reduce Cheek Fat? Separating Hydration from Fat Loss
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2016 review on hydration and weight loss, sufficient water consumption can boost metabolism and promote lipolysis, the process of breaking down fat stores for energy. However, the notion that drinking water can directly reduce cheek fat is a common misconception. The truth is more nuanced, involving the distinction between facial fat and facial bloating caused by water retention.