Hi, I am 22, I will have rhinoplasty next month. In addition to my nose job, I want to have a slimmer face with more obvious contours. Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal or is masseter botox would be enough? Additionally, since I have limited time for resting after operation, (like one and a half month) is it possible to have the rhinoplasty and buccal fat removal operations at the same time or simultaneously? Thanks.
May 22, 2018
Answer: Buccal fat removal or Masseter reduction with Botox? Slimming the face Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. In reviewing your pictures, is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. Botox can be used to slim the masseter. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of these procedures in your situation. I hope this helps.
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May 22, 2018
Answer: Buccal fat removal or Masseter reduction with Botox? Slimming the face Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. In reviewing your pictures, is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. Botox can be used to slim the masseter. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of these procedures in your situation. I hope this helps.
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May 22, 2018
Answer: Buccal fat removal Thanks for your question, Buccal fat can be done with a rhinoplasty- no problem with that. The botox to the masseter can also be done without issues. Regarding your candidacy for the procedure, if you're bothered by your cheeks, then yes, you'd be a candidate for the procedure as it can slim down the cheek area nicely. Regarding the masseter muscle, botox can slim that for 3-5 months on average. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb Jr.
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May 22, 2018
Answer: Buccal fat removal Thanks for your question, Buccal fat can be done with a rhinoplasty- no problem with that. The botox to the masseter can also be done without issues. Regarding your candidacy for the procedure, if you're bothered by your cheeks, then yes, you'd be a candidate for the procedure as it can slim down the cheek area nicely. Regarding the masseter muscle, botox can slim that for 3-5 months on average. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb Jr.
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