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I want a slimmer profile when smiling. Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photos)

June 2, 2025
Asked By:freckley in New York, New York

27yo female looking for ways to achieve a slimmer face,. I get masseter Botox every 6 months (am due for touch up in these pics) but desire a slimmer profile when I smile. I am concerned that I will end up aging prematurely as I have seen my double eyelids drop down this year to hooded eyelids and a deeper nasolabial crease. Would I still be a good candidate for buccal fat removal to achieve a slimmer profile? What other procedures would you recommend (non-surgical)?

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Answer: Candidate for buccal fat removal

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
June 6, 2025

Answer: Candidate for buccal fat removal

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