Am I a Candidate for a Buccal Fat Pad Trimming?

Buccal fat pad removal is where a surgeon, typically from an inside the mouth approach, removes a specific encapsulated area of fat located in the cheek.  The goal is to contour the face and avoid bottom heaviness and emphasize cheekbones.


It is very difficult to ascertain if a patient is a good candiate for buccal fat removal based on a photograph.  Patients must be selected properly for buccal fat pad removal, as chosing an inappropriate candidate can lead to a premature gaunt look in the face.




Critera to see if candidate for buccal fat pad removal:




1.  Family history of "full" faces-  Families with full faces who age with full faces are likely to benefit from buccal fat removal.  Families whose fuller faces eventually turn gaunt should avoid this procedure
2.  Buccal fat excess-  There are multiple fat pads in the face.  The key is to determine if buccal fat pad removal is beneficial

Dear Annabelle81,

 

Buccal fat pad removal when performed accurately will give the patient a slimmer and an ideal midface contour. Conservative approach in your case will help deal with "marionette" folds.

 

Nonetheless, I encourage you to have a physical examination with a surgeon of ample experience who will advise you on supplemental procedures to give you the ideal midface contour.

 

The main goal is to spare you from developing a hollow face as you age but at the same time to preserve your natural looks and enhance your facial beauty.

 

Thank you for your inquiry.

 

Dr. Sajjadian

Based on your pictures and young age, you don't need much but what you need must be very targeted.  There is fullness in the cheeks, and with such a thin neck, it's not from obesity.  Buccal fat will help, but re-allocation of facial fat with fat transfer or dermal fillers will go along way.