I am 32 asian girl, used to have big buccal fat pad. I had buccal fat pad removal 8months ago. The doctor said he took all out. Since then my eye bags became bigger and and now my upper cheecks is sagging and flat. . I have no prominent cheeckbone. Now i m really regret. Is there anything to reverse this? But technically, is it possible to inject deep right into that buccal space where hhe buccal fat pad used to be?
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October 17, 2017
Answer: My upper cheek is sagging after buccal fat removal. I have no prominent cheeckbone. = cheekbones have to be enhanced #buccalfat
It is common to have swelling that may be quite firm or full after this procedure. That said, it's important to discuss the matter with your surgeon to ensure that there is nothing problematic happening. It is important that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Bo...
Swelling after buccal fat removal could happen either in both cheeks or one cheek only. The duration of the swelling depends on the healing ability of the patient's body. Most of the patients heal fast but others heal slow.
Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal...
Buccal fat removal requires making an incision inside the mouth close to the upper back teeth. Most surgeons close the incisions with dissolvable incisions. Other surgeons don't place sutures therefore leaving the "hole" (incision) open to heal by itself.
Some times the dissolvable stitches come...