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Can buccal fat removal and jaw implant surgery be performed at the same time?

Neat594389Aug 31, 2023
I wanted a better jawline along with a slimmer face, is it possible to get the two procedures done together?

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Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for submitting your photos and question. I agree that if you are planning to lose weight, it is always to your benefit to stabilize your weight at your goal prior to undergoing most face and neck contouring procedures (including buccal fat removal,...

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Hello, hope you are well. I do not think it's plausible the surgery you had 9 months ago and the symptoms you are feeling now are related. Generally speaking, if nerve injuries occur with surgery the symptoms are immediately apparent after local anesthesia effects have worn off (causing...

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Timothy Osborn, MD

Buccal fat removal does not change the way you age, unless way too much is removed. Buccal fat itself is fairly large and spans up to your temple and down to your jaw. Its purpose is to cushion important structures from muscle contraction. You don't actually want to remove too much or it may...

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