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Would buccal fat pad removal give my face more structure? Or do I need to be looking at other proceedures?

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hay88Jun 22, 2023
I'm 35 and feel as though my face lacks structure and definition in the cheek, mid face and jaw area. I have had dermal fillers but wonder if surgery would be a better option? `

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Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. Buccal fat removal does not necessitate a facelift. Sometimes these procedures are performed together, but they are addressing relatively unrelated anatomical issues. Good luck! Dr. Tower

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

It appears to me from your photos that you have prominent buccal fat pads. Each person is born with buccal fat pads. In the beginning, it takes time to understand the anatomy and location of the buccal fat pads. I would get another opinion form a surgeon that is very experienced with this procedure.

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Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. You appear to have lower cheek/buccal fullness which is determined by the amount of buccal fat present, and a relatively wide intergonial width which is determined by the size of the jaw bone and masseter muscle. To slim the lower face, masseter botox is a great first...

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