Am I a better candidate for Buccal Fat Removal or LIp FIllers? (photos)

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I'm a 20 year old female, 5'2 and 90 lbs. I've always been told I have a "baby face". Even though I'm thin and have a narrow face, my cheeks are kind of chubby, especially around the lips. I've thought about buccal fat removal for a long time but I'm worried about how it will effect my aging process. I've been told that get lip fillers may balance the lower half of my face and suit my natural cheeks better. Which procedure do you think is best for me? Or maybe even both?

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

You would be an ideal candidate for a buccal fat removal procedure. This will provide a nice slimming of the face without having to worry about becoming too hollow or gaunt as you age. It is important to have this conversation with your provider to avoid removing too much of your natural facial volume. The procedure is fairly straight-forward and can even be done under local anesthesia in the office. Healing from the procedure typically lasts about one week and full results can be expected at the 6 week mark when all of the swelling has gone down. Going forward, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified facial plastic surgeons to discuss your aesthetic goals. This way, they can work alongside you to determine your best treatment option. Best of luck, Kian Karimi MD, FACS

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on these photographs you may benefit from a buccal fat removal procedure. Buccal fat pad removal procedure which is ideal for patients who have excess buccal (cheek) fat. This will allow for slimming of the cheeks and greater definition of the cheek bones. It would benefit you to follow up with a board certified facial plastic surgeon for a full physical examination to determine which treatment option is best for you. @drdonyoo

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Buccal fat reduction is a useful procedure to create a slimming effect in the lower cheek. It does not provide dramatic changes but the subtle changes often improve the contour between the upper and lower cheek. It can help create an Ogee curve which is considered attractive in western cultures. You may be a candidate for this procedure.

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