I’ve had braces in the past which straightened my teeth (they’ve shifted slightly since). However, I still only have a 6-tooth smile and hope there is a way I can feel happier with how my smile looks. I went to the orthodontist and he said I could get braces (not the most appealing option as an adult) again, but may not see a huge change. I’m 29, so im not sure what could actually lead to a desired outcome. I feel like I have a narrow pallet and hate how large my buccal corridors are.
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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 s...
Yes! You appear to be a good candidate. There are so many celebrities doing this because it is unnoticable even the day of surgery. I can't comment on whether Dove had it done but I would say even after the procedure you might not have as defined a midface as her but certainly buccal fat removal...
Male young patients who are fit ( normal weight for their height) and in their early 20s are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. This plastic surgery procedure corrects permanently the fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks) to achieve a more chiseled and more m...
