Ive always had a chubby face no matter how skinny or ow much weight I lose. So I had Buccal fat removal 3 months ago. Unfortunately though, I had no results. One side even looks bigger then the other. Are there any other options for a slimmer face?
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The results of buccal fat removal for correction of chubby cheeks are permanent. However, if a patient gains weight after surgery the results of the buccal fat removal can be masked. The reason is that the weight gain will make the remaining fat of the face to increase in size. Therefore, fat...
It's common to hear that a Dr. dind't find one buccal fat pad. If the surgeons has not a lot of experience and the buccal fat pad has an anatomic variation, specially that they are located in a higher position they have the risk of not finding it. So yes it can happen.
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the fat pockets that cause chubby cheeks. Buccal fat removal does NOT remove the excess of skin around the mouth. Patients with excess of skin around the corners of the mouth could benefit from either skin tightening procedures ...