Hello! I had a sever asymmetry on my right side so my dr suggest removing a portion of my buccal fat just on the right side I am 8 months post opt and I hate it my right side looks so gaunt and drawn in compared to my left. I am particularly concerned with the upper side of my face as opposed to the lower end and was wondering if it’s possible to remove some buccal fat from my left and put it in my right side maybe a little higher up where I’m mostly concerned about? Will it stay in position?
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Buccal fat does not get this area. In my experience key is to build structure around this to balance it. I have done microfacial lipo in the area but typically this is only after fat transfer or bad filler. Often times making the zygoma more prominent or the chin even can help. If you put a...
Thank you for your question and for the photos you provided. While you don’t appear to be a candidate for buccal fat removal, Botox injections can provide a slimming effect to the lower third portion of the face. Rhinoplasty is also a good option for creating a nose shape that complements the r...
Thank you for your question and photos. When removing buccal fat tissue, it is possible to remove the precise amount necessary to create a more symmetrical appearance while reducing fullness in the lower portion of the face. This procedure can provide a defined contour in the cheekbones and...