I have "apple cheeks" not necessarily in the lower part but near the anterior. I'm not sure if buccal fat removal will fix this. I want my face to look how it did when I was 15 pounds slimmer( i prefer my weight now). I've noticed as I gained weight my cheeks are fuller and starting to sag more causing a drippy appearance and smile lines. I'm 20 years old for reference
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October 30, 2023
Answer: Yes you seem to be a good candidate for buccal fat removal
Fullness of the lower anterior cheeks or chubby cheeks is usually secondary to enlarged buccal fat pads.Early marionette lines (saggy-looking skin that is evident from the corner of the mouth towards the jaw line) are usually secondary to saginess of the face skin and weak cheekbones.Buccal fat...
Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions and photos. You would benefit from rhinoplasty with a conservative nasal base reduction (alarplasty). As a central feature, your nose appears out of balance in relation to the rest of your face--especially the tip. You have very...
Thank you for posting your question and fotos. Although a buccal fat removal should not have a direct impact onto the nasolabial fold, the reduction of the volume may contribute to an accentuation you noted. The mid volume of the cheek is less, and the natural, youthful padding is less. This...
