I've had this shadowy area around my mouth for a long time, but I feel that as I age it is becoming more and more obvious. Is this fat, or is it muscle? They seem to sit higher on my face than most photos I've seen of buccal fat or perioral mounds. What can I do to make the area seem more smooth?
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Answer: Are these bumps around my mouth buccal fat? very unlikely
It is common to find men with minor facial asymmetries, where one side of the face looks normal while the other cheek appears chubbier and fuller. Similarly, asymmetries on the jawline are common, with one side being more defined while the other transitions to the neck with less definition....
Young patients in their early 20s who have facial fullness despite having a low to normal BMI could benefit from buccal fat removal. This procedure removes the fullness in the lower face, helping to create a thinner, more V-shaped face, ultimately enhancing facial definition. For the best...
Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions about the issues you are having after buccal fat removal. The best thing to do would be to return to your surgeon for examination of the area. It sounds like you may have formed scar tissue within the cheek, but it would be difficult to...
