Facial asymmetry after buccal fat removal. What are my options? Fat grafting? Fillers? (Photo)

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I had buccal fat removal a while back and now I have severe facial asymmetry. My left side is much thinner than the right. I had all the fat taken out and they were about the same size (3cc), the left was slightly bigger. My left however was my thinner side before the procedure so I needed less taken from that side. This procedure emphasized the asymmetry. What are my options? Fat grafting? Fillers?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos.  Commonly, I perform fat transfer to the buccal space after buccal lipectomy.  It can be performed under local anesthesia and the results are permanent.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
Facial asymmetry is absolutely normal. To minimize asymmetry the easiest would be to either fat graft or add filler to the less amplified cheek, just to achieve better balance. It will be difficult to get perfect symmetry but will bring the 2 sides closer. You might also look into jawline filler to increase the angulation of the thinner jawline.
Best of luck to you!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is difficult to appreciate the extent of asymmetry based on these photos. A logical solution would be to replacement with similar tissue, fat grafts. You should seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience with facial fat grafting. I hope this helps.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great posed photos. Yes either micro fat grafting or HA/Radeisse fillers/Sculptra injections. Fee in the $4,000 ranges. Best to virtual consult with....

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