How Can I Restore my Cheeks 10 Years After Buccal Fat Removal?

Restoring cheeks after fat removal is a common question unfortunately. Your story is why I tell patients not to do this since they need the fat as they grow older to fill out the face. I would need to examine your face to tell if fillers would help and how much it would take to correct the problem. Fat grafting can be used but has its own problems in the face such as irregularities and lumps.

Over zealous removal of the buccal fat pads may lead to the hollow cheeks or a gaunt look. I prefer the use of Sculptra for adding volume to this area. Dermal fillers, such as Juvederm Volume, Radiesse, and Perlane are also appropriate. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best of Luck.

The options for filling the cheeks out include placing cheek implants into the malar or submalar space to give more volumetric augmentation to the cheeks.  This is a permanent solution.  Fillers are usually a temporary solution and will require repetitive injections.