I'm 18 but really hate my chubby round face. I want it slimmer or atleast where I can see a little bit of hollow under my cheeks, my dad has genetically chubby cheeks so does my mom so I know when I'm older I won't get less fat around face. Am I good candidate? I know the risks and ready to take them. I feel too insencure about them and don't like round face
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Answer: Can I get buccal fat removal at 18? Good candidate? very likely!
Young female patients in their early 20s with fullness in the lower anterior cheeks may mistake this for jowling, as it makes the face look heavy and the jawline undefined. Technically, jowling is an accumulation of skin and fat projecting below the jawline. At age 25, as seen in the pictures,...
Patients in their early 30s with enlarged cheeks causing a chubby appearance, especially during a smile, could benefit from buccal fat removal.
Buccal fat removal eliminates the buccal fat pads, which are pockets of fat contributing to the fullness of the lower anterior face or a chubby smile,...
Hi from Istanbul, thanks for your question. You are an ideal candidate for buccal fat removal. This procedure gives excellent results in individuals with cheeks like yours. I believe you will achieve your goals with this procedure. Best of luck!