I feel that my cheeks always look kind of full and chubby, and I also don't like the 3 depressions above my chin. I am not sure what that ball on my cheeks is when I flex my face muscles. Is that buccal fat? Is the cause actually just a weak chin? I did have a small chin implant done 7 years ago, though I thought it made me look more masculine for some reason. Help, how can I fix these things?
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Based on your photos I do think you would benefit from a conservative buccal fat pad removal procedure. This would improve the aesthetic appearance of your cheeks and likely make you feel like your lower face is lighter/more contoured. Find a qualified surgeon in your area and do a consult first!
I would recommend both fat grafting and a lifting procedure. The fat should restore the volume and the lift should remove the nasolabial and marionette lines.
Hello, hope you are well. Based on the photo you submitted, you would be a great candidate for buccal fat removal. Usually I like to see the frontal view before giving that advice, but even on the oblique you can appreciate the buccal fullness (in front of the masseter muscle and below the cheek...