3 months post op buccal fat removal and I see no results. Any other options for a slimmer face? (photo)

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 ...

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

Removal of buccal fat pads will certainly improve the contour of the lower face, and I believe you are a great candidate. Ultherapy may not be the biggest bang for your buck, because faces that are rounder could be attributed to bulk of the masseter muscle. Maintaining facial volume is very im...

Yes, both buccal fat removal and lip lift can be done at the same time under local anesthesia.  In my office I routinely perform combo procedures with buccal fat removal under local anesthesia like: buccal fat removal and chin lipo, buccal fat removal and FaceTite or NeckTite, etc.  I...