Am I candidate for buccal removal? Does everyone have buccal in their cheeks? Don't want to open & see little fat inside (Photo)

February 1, 2015
Asked By:Shay159 in Fort Washington, MD

I am not fat and have a slim face but when I smile my cheeks bulge.. Excercise doesn't cut it and I've been looking into buccal fat. I know the risks, it's not reversible. But I have serious chipmunk cheeks. Are all people born with buccal fat? And what's recovery/ what helps swelling?

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January 30, 2020

Answer: I am not fat and have a slim face but when I smile my cheeks bulge. Am I candidate for buccal removal? Yes, very likely

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 30, 2020

Answer: I am not fat and have a slim face but when I smile my cheeks bulge. Am I candidate for buccal removal? Yes, very likely

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2015

Answer: Slimming the face with buccal fat reduction

February 3, 2015

Answer: Slimming the face with buccal fat reduction

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