Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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I'm not fat what so ever! If I was I would look 100x worse. I just natural have really big cheeks and I think it's making my face look really flat ugly ect. I want doctors opinions to see if this surgery is a good one to choose for my face. Thank you any advice and opinions is much appreciated!

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you seem like you can be a suitable candidate for a buccal fat removal procedure and possibly a masseter botox treatment as well. A buccal fat removal procedure targets the lower anterior cheek area. It can provide slimming there and help create more definition in the lower face. Botox to the masseter muscles can also provide slimming in the lower face. It is best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients with chubby cheeks could benefit from buccal fat pad removal if candidates ( eg. have normal weight or BMI).In my practice, when a patient is interested in buccal fat pad removal to address the chubby cheeks, their BMI ( Body mass index, a relationship of weight for their height) is analyzed. If the patients have a elevated BMI ( overweight or slightly high normal) the results of the buccal fat pad will be discreet and not as dramatic as the patient wishes. The reason is that the face in addition of having fat in the buccal fat pad , also has fat everywhere else ( underneath he skin). Therefore, if there is a lot of "padding" under the skin, the buccal fat pad removal won't be able to address entirely the chubby cheeks issues. Therefore, if a patient has a mildly elevated BMI, I recommend them to loose some weight so the results of the surgery are worthy.Patients interested in determining if chubby cheeks could be addressed with buccal fat pad removal plastic surgery should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in plastic surgery procedures of the face

Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes I feel you would see a difference with Buccal fat pad removal.  This is done intra orally thru a small incision inside your mouth.  I would do some liposculpture under your chin as well. Look for a BCPS.Good Luck!Andrew Cohen MD

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