Hello! I am a 23 year old female who has always had large chubby cheeks. I am VERY self-conscious of them and feel like my quality of life would increase if they were not there. I am 5'3, 120 lbs, so I don't feel like loosing weight would be a very reasonable approach. I recognize that facial fat is essential to aging gracefully and don't want to do anything I would regret later, but I'm wondering if I have any surgical options now?
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July 21, 2015
Answer: Chubby Cheeks
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
While there are some instances in which cheeks can really be too full, I would recommend caution regarding any fat reduction in the cheeks at a young age. One of the biggest problems we have with facial aging is the loss of cheek volume and the appearance of hollowing. Reducing cheek fat in...
Smile lines can be improved with fillers primarily, but are improved with collagen stimulation long term with devices like Thermage or Venus. Best. Dr. Emer.