Is buccal fat removal or Accutite the best way to get rid of chubby cheeks? (Photo)

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I have always had hereditary fullness in my lower cheeks, and I’d like the area to be more streamlined. At first I considered masseter Botox, then buccal fat pad removal, and now I’m thinking of AccuTite. What is the best way to get rid of the fat between the jaw and cheekbone for a more streamlined lower face? Thank you!

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  Depending on your goals, a buccal lipectomy can help improve your facial shape by shrinking down the lower cheek region.  By doing this, the jawline and the cheeks become more defined and contoured.  Another treatment to think about is Botox to the posterior jawline as this will also help slim the face from a more squared to a more oval appearance on the frontal views.  However, it is always best to have an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so that your goals are reviewed and the best treatment recommended.
Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

A buccal fat removal procedure can provide slimming in the lower face, in the 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. Botox injections into the masseter muscles can also help with slimming down the lower face if you have overdeveloped masseter muscles and if the fullness is in the posterior region of the lower face. 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

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Depending upon where the area is, only buccal fat pad removal or masseter botox will work for you.  Both procedures are quickly done in the office as an outpatient.Watch our videos to learn more.

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

The face that you think your cheeks are what is round tells me that the best option would be buccal fat removal but a detailed consult is needed first. There are contraindications to the buccal fat removal and while some people get amazing results it is possible to not see a big difference. Check out the video to learn more!

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