Unfortunately, my surgeon removed too much buccal fat on one side and now I have a gaunt, indented look that is uneven. It now also looks like I have a fat perioral mound on the same side that protrudes unnaturally. The muscle also feel extremely tight when I purse my lips. How can I reverse this? Fat transfer? Fillers? Does anyone specialize in this? What would you recommend looking into? Thank you!
December 5, 2021
Answer: Buccal fat reversal The buccal fat pad is in a very defined fairly small place. To compensate for the removal of this tissue, fillers will be more accurate. With fillers there is no limitation on how much can be placed in the small area. Fat transfer is not as predictable and has a lower chance of survival if trying to graft too much and a small Area. Fillers are predictable consistent and easy to work with and fat transfer is the opposite of those. Fat transfer offers the possibility of a permanent solution. Both are viable options. My recommendation is to work with fillers at least initially. I steer people away from buccal fat pad removal because it tends to create problems for people later in life. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Buccal fat reversal The buccal fat pad is in a very defined fairly small place. To compensate for the removal of this tissue, fillers will be more accurate. With fillers there is no limitation on how much can be placed in the small area. Fat transfer is not as predictable and has a lower chance of survival if trying to graft too much and a small Area. Fillers are predictable consistent and easy to work with and fat transfer is the opposite of those. Fat transfer offers the possibility of a permanent solution. Both are viable options. My recommendation is to work with fillers at least initially. I steer people away from buccal fat pad removal because it tends to create problems for people later in life. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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