Hello, I have always been bothered by how chubby and round my face looks, especially when I smile. This has been an issue even when I was underweight. I have done masseter, and initially thought of buccal fat removal. However, my understanding is that buccal fat is on the lower face, not the mid face. Thank you!
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Thank you for your pictures. It takes about 3 months for you to see the final result of your buccal fat removal procedure. One year is enough time for results to show completely. I would recommend you revisit your surgeon. There's a possibility that too little fat might be removed during the...
Thank you for your question and photo. Since you didn’t achieve your desired results from Botox or filler injections, you may be a candidate for buccal fat removal. This procedure is ideal for improving cheek and jawline definition while reducing a rounded appearance in the lower part of the f...
It's important to understand the impact that different operations can have to your face.
Buccal Fat Removal will reduce volume to the cheeks but will most likely not have an effect on the nasolabial folds. You mentioned you have an underbite, this means that possibly the chin is under-projected...