Pocket of Fat in Perioral Mound Area

July 19, 2011
Asked By:hi in jersey in nj

The fat lumps starting at the corners of my mouth as shown in the picture have bothered me for some time now. I am wondering if any doctors have had experience in removing and smoothening this area. I know many doctors are reluctant based on possible nerve damage and asymmetry.

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July 20, 2011

Answer: Buccal fat pad removal

Aaron Stone, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 20, 2011

Answer: Buccal fat pad removal

Aaron Stone, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2011

Answer: That is not fat. That is perioral musculature.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2011

Answer: That is not fat. That is perioral musculature.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2011

Answer: How to treat localized fat deposits

July 20, 2011

Answer: How to treat localized fat deposits

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