I am 56 years old and need to do a revision on my facelift due to laxity. My doctor ssuggested I incorporate a buccal fat removal so I will have less heaviness after the revision. Is this a good idea? would it improve the sag next to the marionette lines?
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Answer: Things you should know about buccal fat removal
Dear Generous9647, thank you for your question.
Significant weight loss, particularly in conditions like anorexia, can lead to fat loss in the buccal and malar areas of the face. However, fat loss in these areas is typically not permanent and can return if you regain weight. If your face...
Thank you for your question and photos. The protrusions you’re referring to may be best treated with a combination of injectable fillers and RF microneedling. By administering filler to the areas of the face that have lost volume, the subtle lift may reduce the appearance of these pockets u...
When you remove the masseter, you have to balance the inherent asymmetry of the face. You can remove different shape, width, and height based on what you are seeing. Once it is gone, it is pretty well gone. Some people get swelling long-term or scarring that will happen late which looks similar...