I had buccal fat removal 8 months ago and hate the result. The surgery left me two smooth dents. One of my buccal fat pads was 5-7 cc big. Is it possible to reverse it via fat transfer? If yes, does it look natural? I have heard the buccal fat is a specific pocket of fat, because the molecules are more dense than fat from another part of the body. Is it really permanent (the fat that did not reabsorb in the first 3-6 months)? Thanks!
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Answer: Restoration of cheek volume following buccal fat removal requires fat transfer or dermal fillers
Buccal fat removal and facial liposuction are two plastic surgery procures that are completely different and also target different areas of the face.
Buccal fat removal addresses the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks)
"Facial liposuction" removes fat below the face skin in...
Buccal fat removal ideally should be done in patients that have completed their normal growth. Performing the surgery while the body is still growing could affect the shape of the face in a way that might not be predictable.
Fullness of the cheeks ( chubby cheeks) are usually genetically determined and very often resistant to decrease in size with diet and exercise.
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that permanently corrects the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks in patient candidates...
