Can Buccal Fat Removal Fix My Saggy Cheeks? (photos)

People born with chubby cheeks and significant facial sagging may require multiple plastic surgery procedures to achieve a slimmer, tighter, and more youthful appearance. Fullness in the lower cheeks or chubby cheeks is typically addressed with buccal fat removal, a procedure that eliminates the deep pockets of fat responsible for this condition. Ideally, the patient should have high cheekbones to achieve the best results.

For younger individuals with sagging skin, this often suggests underdeveloped high cheekbones. A lack of prominent cheekbones is associated with skin sagging, which can make the face appear older. In such cases, cheekbone augmentation, usually with fillers, is a solution to improve the skin’s appearance and reduce sagging.

However, a small percentage of young individuals may experience severe lower face sagging despite having high cheekbones. For these patients, skin-tightening procedures like FaceTite can be effective in addressing this concern.

For those dealing with chubby cheeks, lack of high cheekbones, and lower face sagging, a combination of buccal fat removal, cheekbone augmentation with fillers, and FaceTite can significantly enhance the facial appearance, resulting in a more youthful, chiseled, and defined look.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon
New York - New Jersey - Miami.