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I got a buccal fat removal and lipo on facial line 5 years ago but still have full-looking cheeks and midface bulging (Photo)

dreamingwhilesleepingFeb 8, 2022
I got a buccal fat removal about 5 years ago, the DR said I did not have lot of buccal fat and he could only removed tiny fat . I also did facial line lipo about 3 years ago and I still have full-looking cheeks and midface bulging. What can I do to get slim facial line , cheeks. Thank you.

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Timothy Osborn, MD

Might need to alter the approach a bit, but the buccal fat is in a different place. There is a chance it would make the dimple more prominent or change the position of it to some degree, but if there is too much buccal fat, the dimple-plasty should stay roughly the same.

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Thank you for posting your question and photo. When injected into the masseter muscle, Botox can reduce the size of the muscle to provide a defined contour to the jawline and slenderize the lower third portion of the face. The results from Botox injections last for approximately 3-4 months. For...

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Patients who benefit from the removal of a portion of the buccal fat pads will not appear gaunt later in life. The fat pads are located below the cheeks and their removal produces a subtle change in the cheek contour. Patients that loose subcutaneous fat (beneath the skin) are more likely to...

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