Was told I needed Buccal Fat Removal with chin implant for optimal results. Should I do both procedures? (photos)

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Hi. I was interested in buccal fat removal . I went to a doctor and he informed me the procedure itself would not have much impact on my look due to my chin and suggested that the best option would be buccal fat removal with a chin implant. I have never thought about a getting a chin implant. When looking from a side profile I do feel the lack of a strong chin makes my face look more round. Now I’m extremely in doubt if I should do both procedures or just move forward with my buccal fat

Thomas S. Taylor, FACS · Answer

There are several procedures one can do to create a more defined and balanced  facial appearance. Buccal fat can be done for patients with fullness in the mid-cheek area and chin augmentation can be done in patients with short or poorly defined chins. These procedures can be done separately or at the same time. If your major concern is your cheeks then do the buccal fat procedure first, evaluate the result, and then if necessary do a chin augmentation later. You may be happy with just the buccal fat procedure though. If not, a chin augmentation as a second procedure is very simple to do. The other alternative is to do both procedures together which provides a more powerful aesthetic impact as well as saves you money and a second recovery period. An in-depth consultation with a specialist in this type of surgery is the first step to help you figure out what is best for your individual situation.  I hope this was helpful!Thomas Taylor, MD, FACS

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that corrects the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks. It allows the chubby faces to achieve a chiseled V shape look when the patient has good cheek bones. The vide bellow helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal. 
A weak chin is when the chin doest reach a vertical line draw from the suction of the base of the nose and the upper lip in a profile picture. In patients with weak chins that are not sure about undergoing surgery for chin implant placement , I recommend chin augmentation with soft tissue fillers like voluma. Voluma is a filler that last for 2 years and it is 100 % revertive.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. In reviewing your pictures, is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. A chin implant would give more definition. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of these procedures in your situation. I hope this helps.

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