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Can the Buccal Fat Pad Be Removed and Used for Facial Fat Grafting to the Cheeks and Undereye Region?
asked 10 months ago by blueiris1986
Latest answer by Remus Repta, MD
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Tags: candidate, fat graft, fat injection
This may be a silly question, but I was wondering what type of fat has to be used for fat grafting to the undereye area and malar region of the cheeks? I know that fat is typically taken from the abdomen or thighs. However, in my case, I have chipmunk cheeks (hereditary) and was wondering if I could have the buccal fat pad removed and used to augment the upper part of my face. Your responses are greatly appreciated.
1 answer to Can the Buccal Fat Pad Be Removed and Used for Facial Fat Grafting to the Cheeks and Undereye Region?
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Buccal fat pad and fat grafting
Hello,
In order for fat grafting to be successful--to last-- it must be placed in tiny droplets so that each small droplet of fat can have its own blood supply contact. The buccal fat pad usually comes out in a large globule. I suppose it could be cut down to small pieces but this would be very time consuming and it may still not offer a good fat survival rate.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta,
