Can repositioned fat pads on cheekbones be removed? (Photos)

January 28, 2023
Asked By:msherzfeld in New York, New York

My doctor repositioned all of my fat pads onto my cheek bones. I did not need this and was never hollow, I simply had small herniated medial fat pads. I now look puffy constantly due to being overfilled and my smile is now not natural looking. I used to have distinction between my cheek bone and eye lid. Not only did my eye shape change from this surgery but my smile now is altered. Can the repositioned fat be removed in the future after fully healed?

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January 31, 2023

Answer: Unhappy with surgical outcome

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Answer: Unhappy with surgical outcome

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