Am I a candidate for blepharoplasty & buccal fat removal? (Photos)

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Greetings, For as long as I can remember I have desired a more defined (chiseled, if you will) facial appearance. I am wondering if buccal fat removal will give my face a more defined look, or if I should consider alternatives like chin or cheekbone implants. In addition, I have always been dissatisfied with my droopy eyelids, as they make me appear sleepy. I would like to know if I should consider a surgical route or opt for non evasive treatments like botox. Thank you in advance!

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Young patient with chubby cheeks (fullness of the anterior lower cheeks) are usually candidates for buccal fat removal surgery. This procedure removes the fullness of the lower cheeks thus helps to achieve a chiseled face.
It is important to know that in order to have a good buccal fat removal results, the patient should have good cheek bones. If the cheek bones are not well defined, the results of the surgery will be suboptimal. Therefore, buccal fat removal patient candidates with weak cheek bones should enhance their upper cheeks in order to achieve chiseled look.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes you're likely a good candidate for both procedures. The only caveat I can give you is that both will need to be conservative. You do not want a hollow or feminized eyelid so any skin removal will need to be subtle. With regard to buccal fat removal this is an area that will continue to hollow as you age. Overly aggressive fat removal will create a gaunt and unhealthy appearance as you age. Consult with a surgeon who understands the pitfalls of these procedures and the need to be conservative in their approach to avoid experiencing surgical complications. Best.Stephen Weber MD, FACSLone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

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