Help with Very Round Face & Chipmunk Cheeks? (photo)

Hello Mcm84,

 

Sculpting your face and keeping it natural is a complex task especially when considering the buccal fat pad removal.


It is true that such a procedure is not well received by some; however, with the right surgeon who has extensive experience in that field the candidate will enjoy commendable results.

The key is that the buccal fat pad removal should be performed conservatively taking into consideration that with age the atrophy of the fat pad will take place.

 

According to your photographs, your prominent chin is a great facial feature pushing your facial shape classification more towards the oval than the round.

I am sure that after a consultation with an experienced surgeon you will have the appropriate tools to come up with a well educated decision that will enhance your facial beauty.

 

Thank you for sharing your photographs.

 

Best of Luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

Young patients int heir 20s with chubby cheeks ("baby face") are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. The procedure, which I routinely do wide awake under local anesthesia, permanently removes the buccal fat pads to achieve a thinner more sculpted facial appearance. The video below helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal. 
John Mesa, MDBuccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon 

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.
I recommend getting a consult with a surgeon who does this procedure frequently to get a full facial analysis to make sure your specific goals are addressed.
Hope this helps.
Best of luck.
DrC