6 months ago I got buccal fat removal. The surgeon said that cheek lipo would help to remove my jowls and smooth out the jawline with the buccal fat removal. So, he sucked two syringes of fat out of my cheeks. Now I have big dents on my face, and the skin on my lower jaw is loose. I have googled, and there are mixed opinions about whether this is fixable. I'm devastated. Surgeon says the way to fix it is a neck lift that involves removing part of the salivary glands. What do I do?
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Answer: Neck fullness after aggressive jowls removal
Thank you for posting your question here.I will start by stating that my answer is based on the limited information provided , for a more bespoke and detailed plan please contact your plastic surgeon.
Gaining weight after buccal fat removal is unlikely to replenish that fat pad, once it is...
Buccal fat removal and face liposuction may be an easy solution to correct this deformity. Facelift revision can also be considered among the options depending on the situation.
Patients with fullness to their face below the level of the cheeks can usually benefit from the procedure. I often recommend simultaneous lower facial liposuction to provide additional slimming. The photos show you smiling so the recommendation may change if your face is significantly different...
