Hi. I have very chubby cheeks that make me look much fatter than I actually is. Also, my parents have chubby cheeks as well, so I think I have the genes for fat cheeks. Doctors suggested me undergoing procedures to get rid of my facial fat. But I am afraid of going under the knife. Are there any non-surgical ways to do it? Thanks!
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October 11, 2017
Answer: Are there any non-surgical alternatives to buccal fat removal or facial liposculpture? = diet, exercise, kibella injections
Fat removed in a buccal fat pad removal should not be used to inject into other areas of the face like cheeks due to the risk of infection.The mouth is a cavity that has normal bacterial contamination (oral flora) that could cause severe light threatening infections if transplanted to a...
There are two types of scanning procedures that can reveal the location of internal structures in the face, including fat: The CT scan ( computed tomography scan) and MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging).CT scan is a specialized type of XR that gives detailed anatomy of the face or other body part,...
The right amount of buccal fat to be removed should be measured in accordance with the patient's anatomy and wishes. The results to be gained can be different on each patient as each person has a different facial structure. Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Boar...