Surgery for chubby cheeks? (photo)

Question

I've had a full roundish face my whole life because of my chubby cheeks and they also give the appearance of having a flat profile because it is mostly concentrated on the front portion of my jaw and cheeks. I'm 19 and have about 18% body fat so i doubt my fullness will diminish much with diet and exercise. I wanted to know if i would be a good candidate for buccal fat pad removal or if there are other options to achieve a more defined and heart shaped face.

Omar Lazos, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for 
BFPR (Buccal Fat Pad Removal)
When
 a patient has a full and round face and despite weight loss the 
fullness persist or if the patient is in his normal weight and the 
chipmunk faces has stayed all the time, a bichectomy or buccal fat pad 
removal is useful. It´s true that with aging the buccal fat pad tends to
 diminish in volume do to atrophy, but if the volume is excessive a 
bichectomy will not hollow the cheek overtime. Many patients are happy 
with the results, a proper selection is a very important manner. Usually
 the procedure takes less than 10 min and you can go homethe same day. 
You'll be able to go back to work on the 3rd day post-op but 1 week off 
would be more comfortable.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Buccal fat pad removal is a great operation when performed in properly selected patients and not just utilized haphazardly to create enhanced definition in a face. If your lower cheeks or submalar area (the area below your cheekbones themselves) are somewhat thin or narrow, taking out the buccal fat will highlight your cheekbones but possibly, with a trade off-that, could result in a gaunt, older looking face. To get more customized approach to your concerns it is best to have an in person consultation for a board certified plastic surgeon.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients with fullness roundish face that doesn't diminish  with diet and exercise are usually candidates for buccal fat removal.
Buccal fat is a pocket of adipose tissue (fat) in the lower anterior cheeks, that usually run in the family, and causes chipmunk facial appearance. 
Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that corrects the chubby cheeks.The video bellow helps to understand who could be a candidate.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. In reviewing your picture, is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of this procedure in your situation. I hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear saraawho,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ali Gurlek, MD · Answer

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 size of buccal fat pads can vary greatly. If you have larger buccal fat pads, you might feel like your face is too round or full. You can be a candidate for a Buccal Pad removal surgery. 
Best of Luck

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