Question about buccal fat removal, above/below parotid duct - what is the safest option?

When someone has been self-conscious about their facial appearance or proportions and is trying to figure out the right procedures, the primary consideration should be identifying the ultimate goal. It's important to distinguish between achieving normal proportions and facial balancing. For...

Buccal Fat Removal surgery is generally considered safe. Rarely, excessive bleeding might occur but it is a very low possibility.

The best procedures to treat a round face depend on the cause of the roundness. If the cause is enlarged buccal fat pads, buccal fat pad removal could be a solution. If it's due to enlarged or hypertrophic masseter muscles, then Botox injections to the masseter would work. If the cause is...

Young patients in their 20s with normal weight who struggle with chipmunk cheeks usually have genetically predetermined enlarged buccal fat pads. Buccal fat pads are specific pockets of fat in the lower anterior face that cause chubbiness, a round face, or chipmunk cheeks when they are big. They...

Male patients with low body fat (below 10%) who have a puffy face that looks more pronounced while smiling (chubby smile) usually have larger buccal fat pads. These enlarged buccal fat pads are often the cause of these symptoms, especially in patients with low body fat. Another contributing...

It is completely normal and expected to experience swelling after buccal fat removal shortly after the procedure is performed. Some patients experience only one or two days of swelling, while others can experience up to a week (7 days) of swelling. For example, the period from May 7 to May 10 is...