Buccal fat removal procedure 5 days ago. Swelling and pain. (Photo)

Thank you for asking about your buccal fat reduction.Buccal fat removal does cause some swelling.It is uncommon for it to be severe.To be sure all is well, either see your plastic surgeon or send her/him a photo to show the swelling. Infection and bleeding are very uncommon but can occur and w...

Most females usually pose for a selfie sucking their cheeks and comprising their lips ( like when kissing) to have a temporary slimmer lower face look . However, when not doing that and caught in camera, the result is not the same (because obvious reasons).Fullness of the lower cheeks could be...

To obtain a slimmer appearance in the face, often times multiple areas need to be addressed.  The best recommendation is to have an in-person consultation with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek. 3-dimensional computer imaging can also help you ...

A buccal fat removal procedure can provide slimming in the lower face, in the lower anterior cheek region specifically. But it will not reduce the chubbiness in upper cheeks. It can also help create more definition in the lower face depending on the overall bone and underlying tissue stru...

Fulness and sagginess of the lower anterior cheeks are usually secondary to large buccal fat and poor lateral cheek bone definition. Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that could help to improve the fullness of the lower anterior cheek. Careful lateral cheek...

Dear AshleyC108, this depends on the previous surgery. If the buccal fat was removed completely then there is no need for a second surgery. However, if the buccal fat was removed only partially, then a revision surgery might be an option. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American...