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If you would like to taper your lower face more, then Buccal Fat removal works well. We do this as an office procedure with just local anesthesia. It takes less than half an hour typically and you walk out and go about your day. Watch our videos to learn more.
Buccal fat when removing it can naturally thin the cheeks, however sometimes the structure of the skull does not allow the results to be very noticeable. In summary, it is very likely that if you have a bichectomy, your result will be very subtle.
There may be several options including fillers, Botox, buccal fat removal, that could be considered. However, only on the basis of in person consultation and discussion about your goals, a board certified plastic surgeon can give you a more meaningfull answer. Good luck.
Hello, hope you are well. Facial structure is predominantly determined by the facial skeleton (cheek and jaw bones) and is concealed by overlying soft tissue. Fillers behave like liquid because that's what they are, and you can't sculpt a face very well with liquid. Facial implants behave like...
Hello, hope you are well. Buccal fat removal does not necessitate a facelift. Sometimes these procedures are performed together, but they are addressing relatively unrelated anatomical issues. Good luck! Dr. Tower
It appears to me from your photos that you have prominent buccal fat pads. Each person is born with buccal fat pads. In the beginning, it takes time to understand the anatomy and location of the buccal fat pads. I would get another opinion form a surgeon that is very experienced with this procedure.
Hello, hope you are well. You appear to have lower cheek/buccal fullness which is determined by the amount of buccal fat present, and a relatively wide intergonial width which is determined by the size of the jaw bone and masseter muscle. To slim the lower face, masseter botox is a great first...
Thank you for your question and photos. Since you didn’t specify any particular aesthetic changes you’d like to make, you may benefit from dermal filler injections to enhance and soften your appearance. These hyaluronic acid formulas can add subtle volume in various areas of the face for a sup...
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