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Is there an option for the medial cheek fat to be reduced (injection/tightening/removal)? (Photos)

jessl6Jun 10, 2021
Hello - I have heard of the procedure called buccal fat pad removal to make the face more sculpted but I was wondering if there was an option for the medial cheek fat to be reduced (injection/tightening/removal)? I have fatty tissue by my nose especially when I smile which is mainly by my nose.

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Jeffrey L. Schmidt, MD

Unfortunately, there are no exercises to help with removing lip or cheek fat directly. We have fat all over the body, and fat serves a vital role, the primary purpose of which is for the storage of energy. As we consume that energy through exercise, fat cells will shrink. Any sort of exercise...

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Two things you will see me write on and lecture on are "volume in the right place" and "Peaks and Valleys for shadows and curves". Buccal fat pad sculpting, "Cheekago" in my hands, can really make a difference if done correctly and combined with some other sharpening procedures for sculpting...

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These small fat pouches can occur after buccal fat pad removal. The fat is more superficial. Also the skin of the cheeks is starting to come down causing early jowl formation. This is due to time and gravity. Micro liposuction of the pouches may help. Hover the skin may still sag. Another option...

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