I recently had a Restylane chin filler to give my face a bit more definition. I did not want to do anything invasive to my face, but I'm wondering how I'd achieve a more defined look (especially from my side profile). Attaching my pic with a bit of filter vs. none, and want to look more like the filtered image. Would I absolutely need buccal fat removal (I don't want to look old), or SIMPLY just cheek and jaw fillers? Been on Hormone therapy too (so my face will masculinize).
Answer: Buccal fat pad removal Great question! Yes a buccal fat pad removal will create a more defined appearance. This is usually seen more on the frontal view. Since the volume in the lower cheeks will be less, you will notice the cheekbone will be seem more pronounced with an improved taper down to the chin. It may or may not create a more defined jawline if that is what you are looking for. However, looking at your photos, you are a good candidate for this procedure and can get you very close to your filtered image. The tiny incisions are inside the mouth so there are no external scars!Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai @DrRogerTsai
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Answer: Buccal fat pad removal Great question! Yes a buccal fat pad removal will create a more defined appearance. This is usually seen more on the frontal view. Since the volume in the lower cheeks will be less, you will notice the cheekbone will be seem more pronounced with an improved taper down to the chin. It may or may not create a more defined jawline if that is what you are looking for. However, looking at your photos, you are a good candidate for this procedure and can get you very close to your filtered image. The tiny incisions are inside the mouth so there are no external scars!Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai @DrRogerTsai
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Answer: Would buccal fat removal help me achieve a more defined look in my cheekbones and jawline? = it could help , but ... #buccalfat Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that removes the fullness of the lower cheeks ( chubby cheeks ), thus helping to achieve a chiseled look in patient candidates.
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Answer: Would buccal fat removal help me achieve a more defined look in my cheekbones and jawline? = it could help , but ... #buccalfat Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that removes the fullness of the lower cheeks ( chubby cheeks ), thus helping to achieve a chiseled look in patient candidates.
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Buccal Fat removal Dear M4jr,
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August 24, 2017
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August 22, 2017
Answer: More definition in cheekbones and jawline Thank you for your question. Buccal fat removal may give you a slightly more chiseled appearance from the front view, but may not improve your side profile that much. If you want more definition in your side profile and jawline, I'd recommend liposuction of your submental fat (or Kybella injection if you want to go the non-surgical route, but may need a few treatments). Good luck!Goretti H. Taghva MD
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August 22, 2017
Answer: More definition in cheekbones and jawline Thank you for your question. Buccal fat removal may give you a slightly more chiseled appearance from the front view, but may not improve your side profile that much. If you want more definition in your side profile and jawline, I'd recommend liposuction of your submental fat (or Kybella injection if you want to go the non-surgical route, but may need a few treatments). Good luck!Goretti H. Taghva MD
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Boccal fat pad removal The buccal fat pads are an often-overlooked portion of the facial aging process. The buccal fat pads naturally sit in the upper portion of the cheek and are designed to help us suckle as an infant. As we get older, the buccal fat pad descends into the jowl, giving the face a tired look. I often see patients from outside facilities who have had a facelift and they present stating “their jowls are back.” Typically, in these patients, the jawline still looks nice, but they have the “chipmunk cheeks” or what appears to be a “walnut” in their jaw, which is this buccal fat pad.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Boccal fat pad removal The buccal fat pads are an often-overlooked portion of the facial aging process. The buccal fat pads naturally sit in the upper portion of the cheek and are designed to help us suckle as an infant. As we get older, the buccal fat pad descends into the jowl, giving the face a tired look. I often see patients from outside facilities who have had a facelift and they present stating “their jowls are back.” Typically, in these patients, the jawline still looks nice, but they have the “chipmunk cheeks” or what appears to be a “walnut” in their jaw, which is this buccal fat pad.
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