I got unilateral buccal fat removal in August of 2021. My face feels saggier and my marionette line looks more marked. There are surgeons that offer to inject fat back to buccal space but will this improve the sagginess in lower face? If not, are there other procedures that can alleviate the problem? Thank you.
March 26, 2022
Answer: Facial aesthetics and having buccal fat removed Compensating for buccal fat removal with fat transfer is not going to reverse the original procedure exactly. The buckle fat pad is pretty deep in the cheek and most grafted fat is in the more superficial plane. The buccal fat pad it’s also a single small solid lobule of fat and grafted fat is diffuse and intermingled with live tissue. If you have concerns regarding your facial appearance I suggest you get an assessment and try to get a clear understanding of the different variables that could be involved and at that time you can discuss various treatment options that surgeon recommends. For complex situations finding highly experienced talented providers tends to be more important than standard simple procedures. To find the right provider you need to schedule multiple in person consultations at which time you can judge for yourself who you feel is most appropriate and what procedures may be worthwhile pursuing. Without even showing pictures it’s difficult to make any assessment. Grafting fat in the face will not exactly reverse having had a buccal Fat removal procedure. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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March 26, 2022
Answer: Facial aesthetics and having buccal fat removed Compensating for buccal fat removal with fat transfer is not going to reverse the original procedure exactly. The buckle fat pad is pretty deep in the cheek and most grafted fat is in the more superficial plane. The buccal fat pad it’s also a single small solid lobule of fat and grafted fat is diffuse and intermingled with live tissue. If you have concerns regarding your facial appearance I suggest you get an assessment and try to get a clear understanding of the different variables that could be involved and at that time you can discuss various treatment options that surgeon recommends. For complex situations finding highly experienced talented providers tends to be more important than standard simple procedures. To find the right provider you need to schedule multiple in person consultations at which time you can judge for yourself who you feel is most appropriate and what procedures may be worthwhile pursuing. Without even showing pictures it’s difficult to make any assessment. Grafting fat in the face will not exactly reverse having had a buccal Fat removal procedure. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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