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"Excess of fat" in the cheeks could be secondary to multiple causes like: in deed excess of fat in the face ( large buccal fat pad removal), large size masseter muscles (giving fullness in the cheeks close to the angle of the jaw) and or wide jaw bone ( that is being confused with "excess of fat"). Depending on the cause of the cheek "fat excess" a plastic surgery procedure could be performed to improve that finding. The only reliable way to determine the best treatment is to undergo a an evaluation (physical exam) with a board certified plastic surgeon. Patients interested in addressing "excess of cheek fat" in the face should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in plastic surgery of the face
Thanks for sharing. Buccal fat removal is best for fullness in the lower cheek when seen at rest. Excess skin or fat when smiling is not necessary improved with buccal fat pad reduction. It is best to submit non-smiling photos to best evaluate if you are a candidate. See a few board certified surgeons experienced with this procedure.
Visible signs of mild aging usually start showing up once we turn into the 30s. As we start to age the soft tissues of the mid face start to sag, thus creating fulness of the lower face at the level of the jaw line ( this is called jowls). Additionally, if excess of lower fat is present,...
Female patients, specially asian background one with thin faces would benefit from conservative buccal fat removal to achieve a more thinner V shaped face. Buccal fat not always must be removed completely during the procedure. In my practice I generally remove buccal fat in a conservative ...
The results of buccal fat removal in regard of correction of chubby cheeks depends on 3 main factors: 1) amount of buccal fat removed, 2) prominence of cheek bones and 3) body weight (total body fat). The amount of buccal fat removed impacts the result. In thin patients partial buccal...
