Bottom Heavy Face - would buccal fat removal and chin filler help? (Photo)

Facial bumps located around the mouth, specifically near the smile lines, are usually not due to enlarged buccal fat pads. The area around the mouth close to the smile lines and the corners of the mouth is where the orbicularis oris muscle is situated. This muscle, which encircles the mouth, is...

It is common to find men with minor facial asymmetries, where one side of the face looks normal while the other cheek appears chubbier and fuller. Similarly, asymmetries on the jawline are common, with one side being more defined while the other transitions to the neck with less definition....

Young patients in their early 20s who have facial fullness despite having a low to normal BMI could benefit from buccal fat removal. This procedure removes the fullness in the lower face, helping to create a thinner, more V-shaped face, ultimately enhancing facial definition. For the best...

Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions about the issues you are having after buccal fat removal. The best thing to do would be to return to your surgeon for examination of the area. It sounds like you may have formed scar tissue within the cheek, but it would be difficult to...

You are correct. Typically, males from Asia or India often have large cheeks or chubby cheeks that are genetically determined. This is often due to enlarged buccal fat pads. Therefore, buccal fat removal, which removes this pocket of fat, can help achieve a thinner face and resolve the issue of...

Absolutely. Buccal fat removal and adjunct procedurs might be a great option for you including masseter injections with neuromodulator such as Botox, Dysport, etc. Best wishes, Thomas Walker, MD, FACS 470-900-3223 (FACE)