I have natural very deep dimples. I got buccal fat pads removed. Will it ruin my dimples? (Photo)

Buccal fat removal is generally associated with minimal swelling in 90% of the patients. In 10% of the patients the swelling is severe and could lasts for several days. Therefore either mild or severe facial swelling post buccal fat removal are normal post surgical findings. 

Swelling after buccal fat removal it is generally mild in 90% of the patients. In 10% of the patients the swelling could be severe, specially the day after surgery and could last for up to a week.

Buccal fat removal is associated with most of the time mild swelling that lasts for few days. In 10% of the patients, the swelling is severe to the point they look like chipmunks and lasts for several days up to more than a week. The resolution of the swelling depends on the patient's healing...

Chubby cheeks are genetically determined and usually run in the family. Chubby cheeks are usually resistant to decrease in size with diet and exercise. Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure what helps to reduce the size of the chubby cheeks, In patient candidates with good...

Chubby cheeks are commonly present in patients with normal weight. Chubby cheeks are usually resistant to decrease in size with diet or exercise. Patient with chubby cheeks that would like to have a more structure to their face could benefit from buccal fat removal. Buccal fat removal is the ...

Buccal fat removal could be also indicated in thin people ( like models and actors/actresses) to achieve a more chiseled facial look. However the result depends on the cheek bones. If the cheek bones are prominent, the results are excellent. If the cheek bones are weak, then the face may look a ...