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“Buccal Fat Pads Removed at Age 25 - Looking for "Reversal"”
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Spent: $1,200 in Los Angeles, CA
I know it says I had a "cheek lift", but "buccal fat pad removal" was not on the list of options, so... I had my buccal fat pads removed because I had a full face, now I'm realizing that my full face wasn't THAT full and it was actually quite charming. I want the fat back in my face!
I had my buccal fat pads removed at age 25 (a year and a half ago), now I'm wondering if it's possible to "reverse" this procedure. I understand that fat grafting is probably the only way to go, so is it possible to go back into the emptied pockets (where the fat pads were) with fat?
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Have you done anything since you posted this question? I've seen a lot of fat grafts horribly performed, especially when attempting to reverse a buccal lipectomy. Although, I do wonder about re-opening the old surgical site and trying to fill in the buccal space with fat, though...it sounds like a much better idea than trying to inject fat subcutaneously and guessing where it goes. Did you happen to save your buccal fat? Is that even possible? Probably not.
Anyway, I would suggest trying to fill in the space with a temporary Hyalauronic Acid intradermal filler, because if you don't like the results, they can be reversed within 6 weeks instead of...never. If you like the results, I would continue the temporary injections for a few years and then move to a permanent filler. Please let me know how you're doing!