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I want to remove fat from the lowest part of my cheeks. Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal?

rosspowellMay 16, 2020
I want to have some fat removed from the lowest part of my cheeks so that my cheekbones get more definition. Am I a good candidate? I read that it only looks good on those with high cheekbones, not sure it's my case. I am attaching an image, please advice if I am a good candidate or not.

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Dr. Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired)
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Answered on May 18, 2020
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Thanks for your question The buccal fat pad is a rounded mass of fat in the middle of your cheek. It’s located between facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbone. The size of your buccal fat pads affects your face shape. Everyone has buccal fat pads. However, the size of buccal f...

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Thanks for your question and Pictures The buccal fat pad is a rounded mass of fat in the middle of your cheek. It’s located between facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbone. The size of your buccal fat pads affects your face shape. Everyone has buccal fat pads. However, the s...

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Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from Buccal fat removal, this is a good option to contour the face. Buccal fat excision can be done comfortably, awake, under local anesthesia in under an hour. The results are long lasting and the recover is quick. I recommend...

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