I recently got kybella to start on getting a more defined jaw but I still have cheeks. I've heard many doctors often defer patients from getting buccal fat removal because it will cause you to look gaunt as you get older. What options are there for a more defined face? Specifically working on the cheek area?
March 23, 2019
Answer: Buccal fat pad removal GREAT question. To be honest, it is one of the problems and stigmas often associated with buccal fat pad surgery. Take too much - makes the face gaunt and drawn in the long term. Take too little, not much of a difference in regards to facial contour and structure. There is a sweet spot, and it's different for each and every patient. Physical exam is crucial in determining whether or not you are a good candidate for this kind of procedure. During consultation your physician should be able to isolate whether buccal fat vs. cheek and jawline augmentation with filler/etc is what would benefit you the most. I hope that this helps! Best of luck.
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March 23, 2019
Answer: Buccal fat pad removal GREAT question. To be honest, it is one of the problems and stigmas often associated with buccal fat pad surgery. Take too much - makes the face gaunt and drawn in the long term. Take too little, not much of a difference in regards to facial contour and structure. There is a sweet spot, and it's different for each and every patient. Physical exam is crucial in determining whether or not you are a good candidate for this kind of procedure. During consultation your physician should be able to isolate whether buccal fat vs. cheek and jawline augmentation with filler/etc is what would benefit you the most. I hope that this helps! Best of luck.
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Answer: Facial contouring You would benefit from an in-person consultation with a facial plastic or general plastic surgeon who does a lot of cosmetic facial treatment and contouring. Besides buccal fat pad excision, other techniques for facial contouring include treatment of an overly active and large masseter muscle, jaw slimming surgery, recontouring of cheek via injectable fillers and/ or facial implants, and fat grafting. Discuss your concerns and treatment options with a qualified physician during your consultation, and start with this in terms of doing your research. Good luck!
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Answer: Facial contouring You would benefit from an in-person consultation with a facial plastic or general plastic surgeon who does a lot of cosmetic facial treatment and contouring. Besides buccal fat pad excision, other techniques for facial contouring include treatment of an overly active and large masseter muscle, jaw slimming surgery, recontouring of cheek via injectable fillers and/ or facial implants, and fat grafting. Discuss your concerns and treatment options with a qualified physician during your consultation, and start with this in terms of doing your research. Good luck!
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