What procedure(s) is advised to correct buccal fat pad removal?

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Hello, 8 years ago I had my buccal pads removed. Now that I have aged my cheeks look hollow. What procedure would beat restore volume in that area and where on my cheeks should the Dr place the injections, if that is what you would advise? Thanks!!

John Mesa, MD · Answer

As patients that have undergone buccal fat removal age, they could have changes in their face that may look the face more hollow and less attractive/youthfull. This is secondary to descend of the mid face, loose of facial soft tissue volume and decreased skin elasticity.
In my practice when patients present with the above physical findings and would like to improve the face, the following plastic surgery treatments are recommended:
-Hollowing of the cheeks: filling with fat transfer or hyaluronic acid based fillers
-Midface descend: Cheek bone augmentation with hyaluronic acid based fillers (like voluma)
-Loose skin: Skin tightening with minimal downtime Fractora radio frequency skin tightening

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Either filler injections or fat transfer can replace the buccal fat that was removed eight years ago. I prefer dermal fillers as they are smooth and predictable and last up to two years. Fat transfer can possibly give you more longevity but is more complicated to perform and can heal unpredictably. Best.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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