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As I grew older and put on some weight, I noticed that my cheeks began to get bigger. I am considering some surgery but not sure if it buccal fat removal or jowl lipo.
I want a more tapered look and avoid looking like I have cotton in my mouth. Thanks.
Answer: Buccal fat pad or Jowl subcutaneous fat From the picture it looks like buccal fat pad. This is a deeper fat that herniates to the jowl area. There is a simple test that you can do. Stand in front of a mirror. Using three fingers push the area of bulging in. Then let the pressure off. If it is buccal fat pad it will descend and recreate the bulging. if it is subcutaneous fat it will never disappear. One can't suction the buccal fat pad. It needs to be removed from inside your mouth. If it is the jowl fat it can be suctioned with a fine cannula and carefully. It may be hard for you to do the test yourself you may need an experienced plastic surgeon. Remember you are buying expertise, not an instrument.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Buccal fat pad or Jowl subcutaneous fat From the picture it looks like buccal fat pad. This is a deeper fat that herniates to the jowl area. There is a simple test that you can do. Stand in front of a mirror. Using three fingers push the area of bulging in. Then let the pressure off. If it is buccal fat pad it will descend and recreate the bulging. if it is subcutaneous fat it will never disappear. One can't suction the buccal fat pad. It needs to be removed from inside your mouth. If it is the jowl fat it can be suctioned with a fine cannula and carefully. It may be hard for you to do the test yourself you may need an experienced plastic surgeon. Remember you are buying expertise, not an instrument.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Male Facial Contouring I would suggest buccal fat pad removal and not jowl liposuction in your case. You do not appear to have significant jowl fat pads.
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May 14, 2019
Answer: More Likely A Buccal Fat Removal Procedure Based on the photo and the information you provided, it seems like you would be a suitable candidate for a buccal fat removal procedure and benefit from it in the way you seek. A cotton in the mouth appearance can be improved by a buccal fat removal procedure, as it mainly targets the lower anterior cheeks and provides slimming there. It is best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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Answer: More Likely A Buccal Fat Removal Procedure Based on the photo and the information you provided, it seems like you would be a suitable candidate for a buccal fat removal procedure and benefit from it in the way you seek. A cotton in the mouth appearance can be improved by a buccal fat removal procedure, as it mainly targets the lower anterior cheeks and provides slimming there. It is best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Jowl Liposuction or Buccal Fat Removal to Reduce Cheek Fat? = they are two different procedures Jowl liposuction and buccal fat removal are two different procedures that addresses two different areas of the face.Jowl liposuction addresses the fatty accumulations of the lower face at the level of the jaw line. Thus jowl liposuction could make the jaw line more defined but does NOT correct the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks).Buccal fat removal addresses them fullness of the lower anterior cheeks ( chubby cheeks). It does make the face less chubby and more chiseled. Buccal Fat removal does NOT address or correct the jowls at all.
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Answer: Jowl Liposuction or Buccal Fat Removal to Reduce Cheek Fat? = they are two different procedures Jowl liposuction and buccal fat removal are two different procedures that addresses two different areas of the face.Jowl liposuction addresses the fatty accumulations of the lower face at the level of the jaw line. Thus jowl liposuction could make the jaw line more defined but does NOT correct the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks).Buccal fat removal addresses them fullness of the lower anterior cheeks ( chubby cheeks). It does make the face less chubby and more chiseled. Buccal Fat removal does NOT address or correct the jowls at all.
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December 13, 2017
Answer: Ideal procedure for cheek contouring? You ask a very good question. What is the ideal method for contouring the cheek and face? The answer is… It depends. In some cases buccal fat reduction, in others liposuction of the jowls, neck, etc.. There is no one answer for each patient. There are also many other treatments that may be ideal, including the use of Botox, fillers, etc. Looking at your photos, I feel that you may be a candidate for both liposuction and buccal fat reduction. This is because there are fat in different areas and compartments of the face that may respond differently to removal. The key is to find the right surgeon for this procedure. It is critical that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has extensive experience in buccal fat reduction and facial contouring.
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Answer: Ideal procedure for cheek contouring? You ask a very good question. What is the ideal method for contouring the cheek and face? The answer is… It depends. In some cases buccal fat reduction, in others liposuction of the jowls, neck, etc.. There is no one answer for each patient. There are also many other treatments that may be ideal, including the use of Botox, fillers, etc. Looking at your photos, I feel that you may be a candidate for both liposuction and buccal fat reduction. This is because there are fat in different areas and compartments of the face that may respond differently to removal. The key is to find the right surgeon for this procedure. It is critical that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has extensive experience in buccal fat reduction and facial contouring.
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August 28, 2021
Answer: Fat in the right places You may be a candidate for buccal fat pad removal. Often times fat transfer or filler in conjunction with this procedure is able to give a more “ideal” chiseled face. This can make a big difference in patients as a combo. It may seem counter intuitive to add fat when you say your problem is fat cheeks. What we do is add fat around the cheeks to the side of the highest and most projected point of the cheek bone and taper it to the lower face. This helps to camouflage overly chubby cheeks. In combination with buccal fat pad removal is a powerful maneuver. If you add lipo for jaw sculpting you will see even more of a difference. All of this can be done in clinic with some calming medications and local anesthesia.
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Answer: Fat in the right places You may be a candidate for buccal fat pad removal. Often times fat transfer or filler in conjunction with this procedure is able to give a more “ideal” chiseled face. This can make a big difference in patients as a combo. It may seem counter intuitive to add fat when you say your problem is fat cheeks. What we do is add fat around the cheeks to the side of the highest and most projected point of the cheek bone and taper it to the lower face. This helps to camouflage overly chubby cheeks. In combination with buccal fat pad removal is a powerful maneuver. If you add lipo for jaw sculpting you will see even more of a difference. All of this can be done in clinic with some calming medications and local anesthesia.
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