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!
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Answer: Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? = there is a high chance. #buccalfat #buccalfatremoval #chubbycheeks
Patients should wait at least 6 months before contemplating buccal fat reversal as further changes can still occur. Techniques to reverse buccal fat include the use of fat transfer as well as facial fillers (sculptra, radiesse, etc). Use your before pictures and after pictures to find out w...
In patients with chubby lower anterior cheeks, buccal fat pad removal might be the procedure that could help to address that physical finding if candidate.Patients interested to determine if buccal fat removal is the procedure that would help them to correct chubby cheeks, should make a...
The buccal fat pad is a distinct collection of fat in the cheek. When removed, it is removed in its entirety and will not grow back. No, there is no such thing as round 2. Your photos demonstrate a depression of the cheeks consistent with prior buccal fat pad removal. Any residual excess fat...