Cheek or facial liposuction for heavy cheeks? (Photo)

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Hi, I am 24, BMI 19, and have had heavy looking cheeks since puberty. A friend first noticed it when I was 18. What procedures could I look into to remove volume and prominence from this lower cheek area? These photos were taken 6 months after a barbed thread lift, that targeted the mid and lower face. I also considered buccal fat removal, but I think those results are too subtle for the outcome I would like. Thank you.

Ahmad N. Saad, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question! I think that buccal fat removal would be the ideal intervention in your case. It will slim down your lower cheeks (buccal area) and helps highlight your cheeks and jawline. It is a simple procedure done under local anesthesia in 20 minutes. I hope that was helpful.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with facial fat. Thank you for also including your history and photos. This information helps. As a plastic surgeon who performs facial liposuction and buccal fat removal, I think your best results would be achieved with a combination of facial liposuction and buccal fat removal. During buccal fat removal, an incision is placed inside the mouth, and buccal fat is removed. I think you would have a significant improvement with buccal fat removal. Also, facial liposuction can be performed during the same procedure to feather contour the facial anatomy. Therefore my vote is buccal fat removal with facial liposuction. I hope this helps answer your question regarding what to do with the fat on your face. 
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You would have a great result with buccal fat pad removal through a small 1 cm intraoral incision. 
See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation. Good luck.

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