Im 19, ive had big cheeks all my life. My family as well, and they had a rounded face all their lives (it didnt slim with age) and in my case, even after loosing weight my face was still rounded. I have a ver trusted plastic surgeon, that told me I am a candidate for this surgery but I would very much aprecciate a second opinión. Si facial parálisis a real risk in this surgery? How will it afect the proportions of my face? Is this the right choice for me? Thank you!!
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Answer: Do I really need a bichectomy? for big cheeks that run in the family and never decrease in size, there is a high chance
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...
Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own protocol following buccal fat reduction. I advise my patients to limit their physical activity for the first week following surgery. Best of luck.
