Hi, I seem to be suffering from herniation of the buccal fat pad following an over-weakening of my left masseter muscle after I had 40 units of botox injected. I've read that I can either undergo a one-sided buccal lipectomy, or have the fat relocated to its previous position and sutured into place. Which do you think is the better option? I'm thinking the latter to retain cheek fullness. Can you please explain to me how this re-suturing is done? It's been like this for a month. Thanks so much.
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June 13, 2011
Answer: Please do not have surgery to address a temporary problem!