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Am I a Candidate for a Buccal Fat Pad Trimming?

asked 1 year ago by Annabelle81 in Rockdale
Latest answer by Ritu Chopra, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, marionette lines, female, candidate

I am a 29 years old female and have 2 marionette folds on my chin. I've had them since I was a child but they're becoming more prominent with age and I really want to do something as I believe they giving me a 'bulldog cheeks' look. I've made several enquiries and mini facelift seems to be the best solution. I was also told about buccal fat pad trimming as an cheaper and less invasive alternative. Would you recommend it in my case and if not,- what in your opinion would be the best procedure?

5 answers to Am I a Candidate for a Buccal Fat Pad Trimming?

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Buccal Fat extraction is the answer, sort of....

Based on your pictures and young age, you don't need much but what you need must be very targeted.  There is fullness in the cheeks, and with such a thin neck, it's not from obesity.  Buccal fat will help, but re-allocation of facial fat with fat transfer or dermal fillers will go along way.
Ritu Chopra, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Reducing fat in the cheeks

Buccal fat pad reduction is a useful procedure for the right patient. It can achieve a more sculpted look for the middle third of the face. It is recommended for patients with a very full cheek look to start with. It is not, however, a substitute for a facelift nor mini-facelift.  It is important that you match the procedure to your goals and needs. Buccal fat pad reduction is specifically for thinning the cheeks right below the cheek bone. It will do nothing for jowls nor the... more
Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal Fat Pad Removal

Buccal fat Pad Removal is a "C" grade procedure in most cases because it leads to a hollowed look that ages poorly. You would be better advised to seek other options.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Am I a Candidate for a Buccal Fat Pad Trimming?

Regarding: "Am I a Candidate for a Buccal Fat Pad Trimming? I am a 29 years old female and have 2 marionette folds on my chin. I've had them since I was a child but they're becoming more prominent with age and I really want to do something as I believe they giving me a 'bulldog cheeks' look. I've made several enquiries and mini facelift seems to be the best solution. I was also told about buccal fat pad trimming as an cheaper and less invasive alternative.... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal fat removal for chubby cheeks

Conservative buccal fat excision would help you out.  The key is not to remove too much buccal fat.  You are probably too young for a facelift of any type.  You may also benefit from a conservative amount of under chin and neck liposuction.  In summary, go for a conservative amount of buccal removal and neck liposuction, wait 4-6 months and then analyze for face. 
A. John Vartanian, MD

Glendale Facial Plastic Surgeon

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