Hi I am 17 going to turn 18 this September I want to know if I'm a good candidate for the buccal fat removal procedure I have chubby cheeks and I want to slim my face to have a chiseled look
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal? = there is a high chance #buccalfatremoval
Buccal fat pads are pocket of fats in the face that tend NOT do fade away with time. Actually as we age, they tend to increase in size. Very often, they are resistant to decrease in size with diet an exercise.
John Mesa, MD
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Baby faces or chubby faces usually run in families /are genetically determined. Chubby cheeks tend to be resistant to diet and exercise. They also tend to get bigger with aging.
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that corrects the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks. In...
Christopher Kelly, MD (license relinquished) says:
Buccal fat pad removal is a relatively simple procedure and can even be done under local anesthesia. There is no other option to relieve fullness of the cheeks (lipo of this area is risky). Removal of part of the fat pad will probably not provide a noticeable change. The most common risks are...