Wondering if I might be a good candidate for buccal fat removal. I've always hated my "chipmunk cheeks" and feel like it makes my face look like I have jowls. Are there any surgeons in Toronto or Halifax that someone can recommend ?
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Hello, hope you're well. Buccal fat does not necessarily need to be removed as part of a facelift procedure. It is only routinely exposed if deep plane dissection is done, so in reality, most surgeons do not even have access or exposure to the buccal fat for facial contouring. I only remove it...
One of the operations to make the face slimmer that I have a lot of experience with is Buccal Fat Removal. This is an operation that, in a lot of cases, can reduce the volume of the cheeks and produce a natural, contouring effect.
It is not uncommon for people to have mild facial asymmetries involving the jaw, cheekbones, and facial fat. These asymmetries often result in one side of the face appearing larger than the other. To achieve a more symmetrical facial appearance, all affected structures should be addressed...