I have these small fat pads around and under the corners of my mouth. I'm not sure if they're jowls, or what you would call them. I'm only 32, but I feel like they make me look old and make my face appear bottom heavy and unattractive. I'm extremely self-conscious about it. Is it fat, or extra skin? I'd like a tighter, more contoured appearance. What procedure could help achieve this? I've heard of buccal fat pad removal, but aren't sure if that would help with this.
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Answer: I have these small fat pads around and under the corners of my mouth
When patients who are not fat ( normal body weight) who have a "slim face" that when smiles looks chubby, usually have enlarged buccal fat pads. Buccal fat pads is the cause of fullness of the lower anterior cheeks ( chipmunk cheeks). These epads tend to be enlarged in some patients with normal ...
Technically buccal fat removal and wisdom teeth removal could be performed at the same time. However, each procedure is associated with post surgical swelling of the cheeks. Therefore if both procedures are performed at the same time, patient should be read to bear potential severe swelling of...
Restoration of cheek volume following buccal fat removal can be accomplished with either fat transfer or dermal fillers. Fat transfer has the advantage of replacing the excised buccal fat with similar tissue. Several sessions may be required. Dermal fillers present an option with less down...