What could I do with my lower face to improve it?

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Hi there, I'm set on having a chin implant surgery soon but not sure if this is the only procedure needed to improve the lower part of my face and I'm thinking of doing a buccal fat removal, too. Am I a good candidate for the procedure? Or what other procedures could work in my case? I did chewing muscle reduction by Botox a couple times before and it worked on me. Thank you :)

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It depends on what your goals might be. Buccal fat pad removal eliminates the small fat pad under the cheekbone, which slims the lower half of the face and gives the cheeks more definition. I might also suggest rhinoplasty to straighten and refine your nasal bridge for a more aesthetically pleasing profile. I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment and customized treatment plan.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Buccal fat removal is good option to contour the face. Buccal fat excision can be done comfortably, awake, under local anesthesia in under an hour. The results are long lasting and the recover is quick. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper evaluation.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Buccal fat will thin your cheeks and thus help to accentuate your cheekbones and jaw.  A lot depends on your aesthetic ideal.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

You may benefit most from a rhinoplasty, rather than a reduction in the buccal fat pads.  That would likely give you the best facial rebalancing.

Ali Gurlek, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and Pictures
The buccal fat pad is a rounded mass of fat in the middle of your cheek. It’s located between facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbone. The size of your buccal fat pads affects your face shape.
Everyone has buccal fat pads. However, the size of buccal fat pads can vary greatly.
If you have larger buccal fat pads, you might feel like your face is too round or full.
You can be a candidate for a Buccal Pad removal surgery.
Best of Luck

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