When I smile, I have excess fat on each side of my cheek. I am wandering if there is a surgery to remove the fat. (photos)

January 27, 2016
Asked By:cynthiarood in Minneapolis, MN

Also I have included pictures circling the areas I am talking about. Thanks in advance.

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Answer: When I smile, I have "excess fat" on each side of my cheek = ? fat vs. masseter muscle vs. Jaw bone

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Answer: Buccal fat pad best evaluated with non-smiling views

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