I am interested in both a lip lift and buccal fat pad removal in my cheeks. I would prefer to get both done at the same trip to the doctor's office, given that I found a surgeon specializing in both procedures. Is this safe? What are your thoughts? Thank you!
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Answer: An buccal fat removal and a lip lift procedure be performed at the same time? Of course !
In my practice, the length of the swelling post buccal fat removal could be removed in two types: short and long. Most patients (90%) tend to have a short post surgical swelling that last for 1 to 2 days.In a few number of patients ( 10%) , the swelling could last up to 5 days. This depends on t...
Youth patients with square face and saggy cheeks could benefit from both buccal fat removal and cheekbone enhancement respectively.
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the chubby cheeks to achieve a more defined V shape facial look in patient candidates...
Patients may present with facial asymmetry post buccal fat removal, specially if they had a complication with the procedure (e.g. infection / abscess). Most of the asymmetry is usually secondary to residual swelling, which very commonly more intense in one side of the face.
Healing process...