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Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

GoodxkarmaOct 4, 2020
It's not as noticeable in person but I feel my lower face appears heavy in photos. I love the look of Bella Hadid's chiseled lower face and was wondering if the procedure would make me look more defined. Thank you.

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Hello, thank you for your question. As we age, we naturally lose fat from our faces, and an aggressive treatment can result in a sullen, sunken result. Buccal fat removal or bichectomy is the plastic surgery procedure to permanently removed the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks. When...

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Hello, thank you for your question. It is hard to tell without a physical examination. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

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Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from Buccal fat removal, this is a good option to contour the face. Buccal fat excision can be done comfortably, awake, under local anesthesia in under an hour. The results are long lasting and the recover is quick. I recommend...

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Hello, thank you for your question. It is hard to tell without a physical examination. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

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