My family has a history of baby faces due to the round face and chubby cheeks. I'm 22yrs old 5'2 and weigh 110 lbs. Looking at my pictures do you think I'm a candidate for buccal fat pad removal or is there other options I should look into? I have also attached a picture of mila kunis, that is a similar look i want to achieve, it's not drastic, it's very natural.
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Reduction vs Micro Lipo of Jowls
Christopher Kelly, MD (license relinquished) says:
Buccal fat pad removal is a relatively simple procedure and can even be done under local anesthesia. There is no other option to relieve fullness of the cheeks (lipo of this area is risky). Removal of part of the fat pad will probably not provide a noticeable change. The most common risks are...
Patients who have had round fat cheeks ( that usually run in the families) are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that I usually customize to the patients needs. While some patients wants a dramatic results, others would like a ...
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks NEXT to the corners of the mouth. It doesn't remove the fulness under the corners of the mouth. The video bellow helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal.
