I really want smaller cheeks but I'm so afraid of premature sagging. I keep coming across horror stories of people who have developed drooping eyes, early laugh lines and wrinkles, sagging cheeks/jowls and drooping lips 10 years or so after buccal fat removal. I'm seeing a facial surgeon in November for a consultation so I have a lot of time to think but I really don't know if the uncertainty is worth it. Can I get some real answers please? Thank you. I'm getting submental lipo too btw.
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October 15, 2020
Answer: What you need to know about buccal fat pad removal
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...
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...
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.