Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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I have always wanted to have more prominent cheekbones (like Angelina Jolie's cheekbones). What would you recommend? Can buccal fat removal work in this case? I am 21 years old.

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

A buccal fat removal procedure can provide slimming in the lower face, lower anterior cheek region specifically. It can also help create more definition in the lower face depending on the overall bone and underlying tissue structure of the face. And also if the patient's anatomy is suitable, this procedure can make the cheekbones appear more prominent. Enhancement of the cheekbones along with this procedure can improve results in the wanted manner. Based on your photo, it is possible that you are a suitable candidate for this procedure. It is best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that removes the fullness of the anterior lower cheeks and accentuates the cheek bones in patient candidates. In some patients, in order to have more prominent cheek bones, the buccal fat removal procedure should be complemented with cheek enhancements (augmentation) with either fillers or implants,In my practice, very often I perform cheek augmentation with Voluma soft tissue filler at the same time of buccal fat removal to both give a more sculpted chiseled face and have prominent cheek bones.

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