I had my buccal fat removal 8 days ago. This is how the stitches look at the moment. Are they recovering normally? (photos)

Patients that underwent bucal fat removal in their 20s  and were happy with the results then, but in the 30s are not so much, very likely are experience normal aging of the face. In the 30s, the facial aging starts showing up, and with or without bucal fat removal the face tends to look...

Yes, Buccal Fat Removal can be done in any patients with braces on. Braces do not interfere with the performance of a buccal fat removal. Buccal fat removal does not affect the braces. In the video below you can see how I perform buccal fat removal in a patients with braces in both upper and...

Your request is not typical, as temple fullness is typically desired for a more full, youthful, appearance.  The hollowing results from both fat loss and muscle atrophy.  The deep fat could be addressed via direct excision or with injectables like Kybella, however, there would also be concern f...

Buccal fat removal is a PERMANENT cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Buccal fat pads that are removed NEVER come back. HOWEVER, if a patient that underwent buccal fat removal and then gains excessive body weight, he or she could she a decrease in the results of the buccal fat removal. The...

It is possible to break out with acne after any elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedure including buccal fat removal.  It is very unlikely that buccal fat removal performed 2-3 months before is the cause of a new acne break out.  Patients with new onset of acne should consult with...

I would NOT recommend a repeat operation - and that's without even seeing your photos.  The outcomes from buccal fat removal are typically subtle.  To go back into that space in the presence of scar tissue can be a little bit treacherous.   You certainly don't want to run the risk of a nerve in...