What procedure should I have if my cheeks are still big after the buccal fat removal? My cheeks look bigger when I smile (Photo)

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It's been a month since my buccal fat removal. And I appreciate the response I got from doc Mesa re the concern I have and he was right I started working out a week after my surgery. Thats why my face seemed to be back to its normal size. Should I stop working out now cause of that? but its been a month now. I'll still wait for my face to look better in 2 months hopefully. There still is a change in my face but not that much. What procedure should I have if my cheeks look fat when i smile?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

After buccal fat removal patients may experience post surgical swelling for few weeks up to months. Therefore at 1 months post operative, it very unlikely to see the results from buccal fat removal..The final results of buccal fat removal are usually seeing after 12 weeks or 3 months post surgery. Therefore patients should wait to complete their healing process to asses the final result of the buccal fat removal procedure.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following: 
  
 
  
Buccal Fat Pad Removal 
  Non-surgical Muscle-Fascia Tightening
  Venus Legacy or Venus Viva
  Ultherapy
  Submental Liposuction or Coolsculpting
   
  
The combined approach is ideal. Buccal fat pad removal is a exceptional procedure that can remove excess fat from the cheek pads. Using an intraoral approach, a small incision is carried through the mucosa to remove a small fat pad within the cheek. Closure of the incisions is minimal with an absorbable suture and patients will experience some swelling post-operatively. We use SwellX tablets post treatment. Once healed, the contour of the cheek is improved and we begin Non-invasive tissue tightening to further enhance results. 
  
 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

It can take time to get a full reduction in the facial fullness. I'd recommend waiting. Soft tissue swelling can be expected if you work out or push the limits even after a couple of weeks. The results will slowly but surely (if it was done well) come into place over the next several weeks. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb Jr.

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