I am 20yo slim female. However, I have always had an issue with how big and droopy my cheeks are in the lower third of my face. My jawline is nonexistent and I have a chin implant and a laser liposuction. Is this a buccal fat removal issue, or my pre jowl succulus? What can be done to permanently fix this ( as opposed to fillers or anything of that sort)? How would buccal fat removal affect the shape of my face? Would it improve my profile?
Answer: Check with your physician first. You have many options. It is all about fat (or volume) in the right places. In addition to facial cosmetic surgery I do feminization procedures in the transgender population and it applies to all sexes and orientations really. The key is Hot is HOT! Buccal fat removal and/or manipulation can be a great and transformational procedure in the right patient. Oftentimes fat transfer or filler injection in conjunction with this procedure is able to give a more “ideal” heart shaped face. This can make a significant difference in patients as a combo. We are able to create shadows and sharpness where you want it. It may seem counterintuitive to add fat when you say your problem is chubby cheeks but what we do is add volume to the highest and most projected point of the cheek bone and taper it to the lower face. This helps to create a shadow just under the malar area. This is especially helpful in thin patients and in combination with buccal fat pad removal is a powerful maneuver. Liposuction of the jawline and sculpting is also helpful in some patients. It really depends on your specific anatomy. All of this can be done in clinic with some calming medications and local anesthesia.
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Answer: Check with your physician first. You have many options. It is all about fat (or volume) in the right places. In addition to facial cosmetic surgery I do feminization procedures in the transgender population and it applies to all sexes and orientations really. The key is Hot is HOT! Buccal fat removal and/or manipulation can be a great and transformational procedure in the right patient. Oftentimes fat transfer or filler injection in conjunction with this procedure is able to give a more “ideal” heart shaped face. This can make a significant difference in patients as a combo. We are able to create shadows and sharpness where you want it. It may seem counterintuitive to add fat when you say your problem is chubby cheeks but what we do is add volume to the highest and most projected point of the cheek bone and taper it to the lower face. This helps to create a shadow just under the malar area. This is especially helpful in thin patients and in combination with buccal fat pad removal is a powerful maneuver. Liposuction of the jawline and sculpting is also helpful in some patients. It really depends on your specific anatomy. All of this can be done in clinic with some calming medications and local anesthesia.
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Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal Candidate You are a good candidate for
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October 13, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Removal for Facial Sculpting Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following:
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October 13, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Removal for Facial Sculpting Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following:
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Would buccal fat removal work? Buccal Fat Excision candidate 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, it is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of this procedure in your situation. I hope this helps.
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Would buccal fat removal work? Buccal Fat Excision candidate 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, it is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of this procedure in your situation. I hope this helps.
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August 20, 2018
Answer: I hate the lower third of my face, would buccal fat removal work? = it might but might not be the only solution. To improve the lower third of the face it is necessary to find out what physical characteristic is causing the dislike.If fullness of the lower anterior face (chubby cheeks) is the cause of the aesthetically unpleasant lower third of the face, buccal fa removal could improve this finding. The video below helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal.If a small or nor well anteriorly projecting chin is the cause, then either a chin augmentation with implant or soft tissue filler like voluma could greatly improve this finding.
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August 20, 2018
Answer: I hate the lower third of my face, would buccal fat removal work? = it might but might not be the only solution. To improve the lower third of the face it is necessary to find out what physical characteristic is causing the dislike.If fullness of the lower anterior face (chubby cheeks) is the cause of the aesthetically unpleasant lower third of the face, buccal fa removal could improve this finding. The video below helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal.If a small or nor well anteriorly projecting chin is the cause, then either a chin augmentation with implant or soft tissue filler like voluma could greatly improve this finding.
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