Am I really a suitable candidate for buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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I have had two online consultations with two surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey. Based on my photos and a video call, both believe that I would be a suitable candidate for buccal fat removal rather than chin implant. However, my concern is not the buccal fat pad area, but the area below it, along the jawline and masseter area. What should I do?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Young patients with chubby cheeks are usually candidates for buccal fat removal (bichectomía) if they have high cheekbones. This procedure helps achieve a thinner, more sculpted face, similar to the results seen in the samples. One simple way to determine candidacy is to look in the mirror and suck in your cheeks. If the resulting look aligns with your desired outcome, you are likely a good candidate for the procedure (see video below). However, it's important to note that buccal fat removal does not address fullness along the jawline or masseter area. For these concerns, procedures like facial liposuction or Botox to the masseter might be necessary. Additionally, buccal fat removal is not a substitute as a replacement for a chin implant. Therefore, depending on your ultimate goals, combining buccal fat removal with another plastic surgery procedure may be necessary to achieve the desired results.
I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
John Mesa, MDBuccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic SurgeonNew York - New Jersey - Miami.

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