Hello realself, My name is Robert. And I have a question: I have pretty fat cheeks, always had also on a low bf. Now I saw that maxilla is recessed and have sleep apnea apparently. But I also have fat cheeks, I did a augmentation about my cheekbones and my question can I get this result with a buccal fat removal
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Answer: Buccal fat removal: things you should know
It is possible, however, it is not something I like to perform.
Removing Buccal Fat is something I find very helpful in reducing volume, but for adding volume on one side I prefer to harvest subcutaneous fat and inject this as micro-graft, called Facial Fat Injections. The reason for this is...
Buccal fat does not get this area. In my experience key is to build structure around this to balance it. I have done microfacial lipo in the area but typically this is only after fat transfer or bad filler. Often times making the zygoma more prominent or the chin even can help. If you put a...
Thank you for your question and for the photos you provided. While you don’t appear to be a candidate for buccal fat removal, Botox injections can provide a slimming effect to the lower third portion of the face. Rhinoplasty is also a good option for creating a nose shape that complements the r...
