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Buccal fat pads are pocket of fats in the face that tend NOT do fade away with time. Actually as we age, they tend to increase in size. Very often, they are resistant to decrease in size with diet an exercise. John Mesa, MDBuccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Baby faces or chubby faces usually run in families /are genetically determined. Chubby cheeks tend to be resistant to diet and exercise. They also tend to get bigger with aging. Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that corrects the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks. In...
Buccal fat pad removal is a relatively simple procedure and can even be done under local anesthesia. There is no other option to relieve fullness of the cheeks (lipo of this area is risky). Removal of part of the fat pad will probably not provide a noticeable change. The most common risks are...
Patients who have had round fat cheeks ( that usually run in the families) are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that I usually customize to the patients needs. While some patients wants a dramatic results, others would like a ...
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks NEXT to the corners of the mouth. It doesn't remove the fulness under the corners of the mouth. The video bellow helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal.
When patients who are not fat ( normal body weight) who have a "slim face" that when smiles looks chubby, usually have enlarged buccal fat pads. Buccal fat pads is the cause of fullness of the lower anterior cheeks ( chipmunk cheeks). These epads tend to be enlarged in some patients with normal ...
Technically buccal fat removal and wisdom teeth removal could be performed at the same time. However, each procedure is associated with post surgical swelling of the cheeks. Therefore if both procedures are performed at the same time, patient should be read to bear potential severe swelling of...
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