Does buccal fat pad gives support for the face or not?

October 25, 2017
Asked By:RenatoCosta in Sao Paulo, BR

Is it true that buccal fat pad removal causes premature sagging and premature aging? Buccal fat pad removal is a boom in Brazil, thousands of people made this surgery. Doctors say buccal fat pad is useless. and it´s a deep fat that does not give any support for the face and do not cause sagging or aging when removed. They love doing bichectomy. What is your opinion?

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October 28, 2017

Answer: Does buccal fat pad gives support for the face or not? = very simple: NO! #buccalfatremoval #chubbycheeks

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John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 28, 2017

Answer: Does buccal fat pad gives support for the face or not? = very simple: NO! #buccalfatremoval #chubbycheeks

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John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 14, 2017

Answer: What does buccal fat do?

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 14, 2017

Answer: What does buccal fat do?

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2017

Answer: Buccal Fat Excision Explained

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2017

Answer: Buccal Fat Excision Explained

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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