Would a buccal fat removal be a good idea for me(28M)? (Photos)

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I’m a 28 year old male who’s interested in buccal fat removal. Onen plastic surgeon I recently spoke to told me I would be a good candidate, but I’m nervous if it’s going to make me look worse. (photos include)

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question and for providing photos. A buccal lipectomy procedure can provide a defined contour in the cheekbones and along the jawline by removing the buccal fat pad, the results of which are permanent. 
If you are interested in reducing fullness and slimming the lower portion of your face, this procedure may be a good option for you. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess your cosmetic goals and suggest the best options available to you.

Mansher Singh, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend being careful with male buccal fat removal. It should be very conservative else it can feminize the face or make it hollow.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Afternoon! Buccal fat could be a good option for you. The results are subtle and I make sure to stress this to my patients. The size of the fat pad is about that of a walnut - so not enormous. The best results achieve a shadowing from the high cheek bones to the jawline. It will not look like you're sucking on a straw. The recovery is straightforward other than some tenderness with chewing for 1-2 weeks. Swelling can last 3-6 weeks. Hope this helps!

Omar Lazos, MD · Answer

Buccal fat pad removal helps with cheekbones definition and mid cheeks slimming, if that's something you want then the procedure is a good match for you.

Michelle Zweifler, MD · Answer

Buccal fat removal helps when there is excess fat bulging to the sides of the mouth.  In thin faces, removing the buccal fat may make the face look thinner and possibly older.  
Fat grafting or filler to the cheeks helps to balance the face.  Fat grafting about a third survives and filler lasts 6-12months.

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