Buccal fat pad removal or masseter botox? (Photo)

i do not see excess buccal fullness in the photos you provided, however there is masseteric hypertrophy. I'd recommend Botox. Hope that was helpful

Hello, and thank you for providing photos along with your question. Based on these images, you do appear to have fullness on your lower face. Ideal candidates for buccal fat removal are those with a larger face with extended roundness in the mid-to-lower face but with significant bone structure. Partial removal of fat pads can help create better cheek definition and a slimmer contour in the lower face.

And since you mentioned having jaw tension, you may benefit from Botox to the masseter muscle as well. Injecting small doses of Botox directly into the masseter muscle weakens the muscle enough to stop habitual grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. And when the muscle relaxes, it will shrink back and in effect, improves the balance and proportions of the face, giving your jaw a slimmer appearance.

To determine your eligibility for any cosmetic procedure, schedule an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. These experts are armed with a better knowledge of facial anatomy, as well as the most advanced surgical and injectable techniques that can achieve the most natural-looking results. During your consultation, your surgeon can assess your facial profile, customize the best treatment plan, and ensure the best possible results.

If you have a history of clenching you may likely have masseter hypertrophy in addition to excess buccal fat.

If you're unsure whether to undergo Botox to the masseters vs Buccal fat removal, I would recommend trying the Botox, as this would be a very simple procedure. This will help alleviate your clenching and is likely to slim your jawline. Additionally, if you do not like the results, the effect of the Botox will wear off in approximately 6 months.

If after a couple months after having had the Botox injection you feel that your face is still full, you can consider buccal fat removal.

Hi. According to your photo , I think you have the problem of chubby cheeks especially at the front of your cheeks where the buccal fat place. Many patients lose their weight more than 10 kgs. but the buccal fat still wouldn't gone.
However, you have a history of clenching your jaw that can enlarge your masseter muscles. Another advantage of BOTOX masseter injection in bruxism patient is the BOTOX will weaken your masseter muscles and you will stop clenching jaw.
In my opinion , you're a good candidate for both buccal fat removal and BOTOX masseter injection.