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

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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

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul! Removing 4-5 cc of buccal fat could help achieve a more slender facial appearance without resulting in an unnatural or hollow look. Best of luck!

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Young patients in their twenties with fullness of the lower anterior cheeks and high cheekbones are excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. The procedure helps to correct the chubbyness of the roundness of the face to achieve a more chiseled look. Once patients with full faces undergo the procedure, they look like they have lost some weight based on their facial appearance, in addition to looking very chiseled. 
It is important to know that buccal fat removal is not indicated to correct smile lines; smile lines are caused by several factors, but not by enlarged buccal fat pads. For smile lines, different procedures might be necessary. 
The video below helps to understand who is a potential candidate for buccal fat removal. 
John Mesa, MD
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi! This is Arzu from Dr. Caner Kaçmaz Clinic. You are a very good candidate for Bichectomy. It can be done in the clinic under local anesthesia. For more information you can contact with us.
Kind regards

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Hi Gentle. It's hard to know for sure without seeing some other angles of your face (side/oblique). I think you could benefit from it but I would temper your expectations in terms of how much improvement you will get. I believe it should slim you from the sides but not necessarily the anterior fullness (as you noted).

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. The answer to your question depends on your aesthetic goals. Buccal fat removal is useful for slimming the lower aspect of the cheek lateral to the corner of the mouth. I don't appreciate a lot of fullness there in the photos you submitted, and I don't think that's what you're referring to. "Apple cheeks" usually refers to the youthful fullness high under the eyes and lateral to the nose (demonstrated best in the photo of you smiling). Buccal fat removal will not reduce that fullness. It would be helpful for you to meet in-person to discuss further.
Best,Dr. Tower

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

You absolutely could have buccal fat removal. It is a simple procedure that can be done in my OR under local sedation. Feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Smith Plastic Surgery 702-838-2455

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. The buccal fat pad removal procedure addresses fullness in the lower posterior cheek, which I do not believe is the area you are concerned with. Your "apple cheeks" are a sign of youth and health, at this point, I would just appreciate them and enjoy them, you will miss them when they are gone!

All the best!

Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

All the best!

Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the series of posted photos you are a great candidate for buccal fat removal. Fee from $3,500. Best to virtual or in person consultation.......

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