I'm interested in having buccal fat removal and a rhinoplasty in the future. I was planning on having a rhinoplasty first, but do you recommend having buccal fat removal before or after a rhinoplasty to get the best results?
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Thank you for asking about your buccal fat removal.Buccal fat removal can be done in people of any ethnic type. However in your photos, you appear to have prominent malar (cheek) fat pads - not buccal fat. If there is buccal fat, it is removed with a small incision inside the mouth. To find out...
Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that like with any other surgery could be associated with post- procedure discomfort, swelling, bruising, infection. Long term the cheeks will not retain the pre-surgical fullness. The link bellow has additional information about the procedure...
Patients interested in buccal fat removal and jaw surgery should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in their geographic area that is specialized in plastic surgery procedures of the face