Alternatives to Buccal Fat Removal, or is This the Best Option?

Dear ChubbyCheeks, Buccal fat pad removal is a delicate procedure best fitting candidates with chubby cheeks that will not be prone to atrophy with age progression. Suffering from a hollow face later on in life is not that pleasant. This procedure is best performed by surgeons of ample experience in that field. If you are looking for permanent results in term of slimmer "heart shaped" face, I encourage you to seek a consultation with an extensively experienced... more

In looking at your photos, I think that fillers might actually make you look fuller than you already are. I do think that your rounded face is due to some extent form the buccal fat pad, but not completely. Removing it might give you a less round lower face, and it might be what you are looking for. I will say though, that fat in the face keeps us looking younger as we age. When one loses facial fat, the aging looks more apparent. I say that because you might be trading of a short term... more

Do you like your appearance when you suck in your cheeks? Buccal fat removal may be an appropriate option to reduce excess volume of the face and enhance the cheeks. Buccal fat reduction is an uncommon procedure with certain risks, such as bleeding, infection, pain, and numbness. Another option that one could consider for facial sculpting is masseter muscle reduction. Botox injections into the masseter muscle will gradually shrink the face and create a more feminine face. Lastly, filling... more