Is it possible to remove some buccal fat from my left side and put it in my right side?

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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?

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible, however, it is not something I like to perform.

Removing Buccal Fat is something I find very helpful in reducing volume, but for adding volume on one side I prefer to harvest subcutaneous fat and inject this as micro-graft, called Facial Fat Injections. The reason for this is that it is more reliable and will give a better result that isn't lumpy as it has been harvested in a centrifuge.

Is it possible to remove some buccal fat from my left side and put it in my right side?

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