Chubby cheeks regardless of weight. Is buccal fat removal warranted? (Photo)

From your photos, the changes you’re seeing after buccal fat removal look more related to early descent and reduced mid-cheek support rather than true volume loss. In cases like this, adding weight with filler or fat transfer can sometimes make the lower face look heavier, so these options n...

It’s difficult to give a definitive recommendation without an in-person exam, but based on your picture, some of the tired or sagging appearance may be related more to midface volume changes and early jowling rather than excess buccal fat. In many patients, this can happen even if they have n...

Hi Affectionate66483! Thank you for your question — it’s a very common concern. The best option really depends on the main cause of the fullness in your lower face. It seems that in your case the fullness is due to buccal fat (the fat pads in the mid-cheek area), so buccal fat removal may be ...

You do seem to have a bit of buccal fat fullness based on your side photos so that could be an option if you want to go down that track. Another option to get better neck/jawline contour for you would be to consider a deep neck lift.

It appears that what you are noticing is the natural attachments of muscles of mouth movement/smiling onto your mouth. Aka they are normal structures that should not be removed. This is why they will "go away" or minimize when you animate because they are associated with your muscle mvmt. Leave...

Hi AlexInThePalace! Thank you for your question. The best option really depends on the main cause of the fullness in your lower face. If the roundness comes mainly from prominent jaw muscles, then Botox to the masseters can help slim and contour the lower face without surgery. The results are...