I am aware of surgeries where fat is grafted into the temple region of the face to regain fullness of temples which is lost due to aging. Can the opposite be done, i.e Can fat be removed form the temple region of the face? If so, can this removal be done during a buccal fat removal procedure? Please explain. Thanks in advance
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Buccal fat removal is a PERMANENT cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Buccal fat pads that are removed NEVER come back. HOWEVER, if a patient that underwent buccal fat removal and then gains excessive body weight, he or she could she a decrease in the results of the buccal fat removal. The...
It is possible to break out with acne after any elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedure including buccal fat removal.
It is very unlikely that buccal fat removal performed 2-3 months before is the cause of a new acne break out.
Patients with new onset of acne should consult with...
I would NOT recommend a repeat operation - and that's without even seeing your photos. The outcomes from buccal fat removal are typically subtle. To go back into that space in the presence of scar tissue can be a little bit treacherous. You certainly don't want to run the risk of a nerve in...