Which should I do first; fat removal or bone reduction?

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I’m considering doing fat removal (face lipo and buccal fat removal) and bone reduction (zygoma and jaw) in 2 separate surgeries. Do you have a recommendation on which I should do first? Would it affect the result or would it not matter which order I do them?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

I would ideally do it all in one, but if not feasible for you, set the contour of the bone, let the soft tissue adapt and heal, then treat the soft tissue after a few months if you still need to. There is a scenario with contouring the bone that the soft tissue adapts well enough such that you don’t need fat removal. I presume you have some jawline jowling and buccal excess. If you are reducing cheeks, you are probably going to come right across buccal fat as well which is part of why I prefer to do them at the same time. My advice for you is talk about it with whomever you decide to work with and have them explain their thought process…if it makes sense and they are experienced, go with their recommendation.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. I recommend you to have both procedures done in one session. Do not take anaesthesia twice  and do not waste your time to have surgery twice. These two procedures can be done easily in a single session. Just find yourself an experienced and specialised surgeon. Please check our Instagram account and RealSelf photos. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. Best regards.

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