Does it look like my masseter muscles are too big or is it my buccal pads?

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Past years my face looks puffy like a chickmunk ..ik I lost lot volume under my eyes n my cheeks went flat ..as far as lower part of my face .one side also is bigger than other. I need know if it's my masseter muscle or buccal pads or none mayb just from cheek dropping Idk I need advice .

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

There are several areas that can make a face look wider than ideal including buccal fat and masster.  Lateral fullness is often masseter related while central fullness can be buccal related.  Best Anil Shah

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Buccal fat pads and masseter muscles give fullness to the lower face in two different areas. Buccal fat pads give fullness to the ANTERIOR lower cheekMasseter muscle  give fullness to the POSTERIOR lower cheekJohn Mesa MDNew York City and New Jersey Buccal Fat Removal Specialist.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. Liposuction can also be used to further slim the face. In reviewing your pictures, is difficult to tell if you're a good candidate because your cheek area is slightly full but not overly full. You are a patient that would need and in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of this procedure in your situation.
I hope this helps.

Ali Gurlek, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question

The buccal fat pad is a rounded mass of fat in the middle of your cheek. It’s located between facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbone. 
The size of your buccal fat pads affects your face shape. Everyone has buccal fat pads. However, the size of buccal fat pads can vary greatly. If you have larger buccal fat pads, you might feel like your face is too round or full. You can be a candidate for a Buccal Pad removal surgery.

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