I had buccal fat removal a year ago. Unfortunately, my cheeks are now asymmetrical. One side is thinner than the other. Will subsequent aging even it out or do you recommend I do a revision to excise out the buccal fat pads on the fatter cheek?
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As with any surgical procedure a patient has to be a good candidate. Buccal fat extraction should be avoided in cases where a patient does not have excess fullness in the cheek region as it will create and aged and gaunt appearance. In patients that have excess fullness in the buccal region b...
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the "chubby look" of the face permanently. The "chubby look" is caused by enlarged buccal fat pads. Therefore, by removing these pads from the face, the face becomes less chubby, more chiseled and model-like after the procedure.
The Buccal Fat Pads are natural pockets of fat that are in your cheeks. The removal is permanent and the fat should not return if the entire fat pad was removed.
The best candidates have overall slim faces but chubby cheeks. In your case, you may have needed other minor...
