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!!
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August 16, 2021
Answer: What procedure(s) is advised to correct buccal fat pad removal? = fillers or fat injections, tightening of the skin. #buccalfat
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your buccal fat removal and other facial surgery.You have clearly given this a lot of thought - and in many ways it is a reasonable plan.I would suggest a different sequence however.You have a lean face and little buccal fat - please do this last, with the lip...
Buccal fat once is removed if removed completely is gone forever even when the face gets fat due to diet or hormonal therapy. Therefore, if a patient a gained rounded face due to the before mentioned factors, it is very unlikely that buccal fat removal re-do will make the face thinner. The ...
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your buccal fat removal.Your cheek lump is either swelling from the bruising and steroid injection or a small blood collection.Please return to your surgeon for an examination.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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