I've always hated my "chubby cheeks" and as I've gotten older my cheeks have gotten "chubbier" with my body staying thin... I would like to have a thinner face that fits my body better, with or without more defined cheek bones. More specifically an oval rather than round facial appearance. I am a 20-year-old: 5'8" tall and 130 pounds, which procedure would I have a better outcome with?
July 11, 2016
Answer: Buccal fat removal is the way to go, but face liposuction is a no-no! Hello!Although I'd like to see your entire face to see what procedures might suit you best, suffice to say that buccal fat removal will give you the safest and most predictable result with minimal down time. Buccal fat removal is a straight forward procedure to reduce chubby cheeks and chisel or define the lower face. It's quite comfortable to undergo and can be done with local anesthesia in the office (no need for general anesthesia). The incision is small (about an inch) and completely hidden inside the mouth which makes it a virtually scarless procedure. The risks are very low and recovery is just a few days. So you could have the procedure on a Thursday, take Friday off for a long weekend and expect to go back to work or school by Monday. I don't recommend liposuction of the face above the jawline under any circumstances because of the important nerves and muscles that would be damaged. Nerve damage could result in unnatural and weakened facial movements, drooling, difficulty speaking or smiling, etc., and it would take 6 or more months to resolve. Neck liposuction by a board certified plastic surgeon is fine. But if you've ever received a recommendation for facial liposuction then I would not go back to that person!Full face photos are important to see how chubby cheek reduction might influence your upper face. This is important because making your lower face appear smaller may accentuate your upper facial features (i.e. make them look a bit larger). Therefore, I plan multi-procedure procedures in order to create the best facial balance and proportion. All the best in your search!- Dr. Rad
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Buccal fat removal is the way to go, but face liposuction is a no-no! Hello!Although I'd like to see your entire face to see what procedures might suit you best, suffice to say that buccal fat removal will give you the safest and most predictable result with minimal down time. Buccal fat removal is a straight forward procedure to reduce chubby cheeks and chisel or define the lower face. It's quite comfortable to undergo and can be done with local anesthesia in the office (no need for general anesthesia). The incision is small (about an inch) and completely hidden inside the mouth which makes it a virtually scarless procedure. The risks are very low and recovery is just a few days. So you could have the procedure on a Thursday, take Friday off for a long weekend and expect to go back to work or school by Monday. I don't recommend liposuction of the face above the jawline under any circumstances because of the important nerves and muscles that would be damaged. Nerve damage could result in unnatural and weakened facial movements, drooling, difficulty speaking or smiling, etc., and it would take 6 or more months to resolve. Neck liposuction by a board certified plastic surgeon is fine. But if you've ever received a recommendation for facial liposuction then I would not go back to that person!Full face photos are important to see how chubby cheek reduction might influence your upper face. This is important because making your lower face appear smaller may accentuate your upper facial features (i.e. make them look a bit larger). Therefore, I plan multi-procedure procedures in order to create the best facial balance and proportion. All the best in your search!- Dr. Rad
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