What's up with my cheeks? What do I need done? (Photos)

Bulging in the lower part of the face, very close to the corner of the mouth, may suggest that some of the facial expression muscles are enlarged. Right next to the corner of the mouth is a structure called the modiolus, which is a point where all the muscles that control the smile group or...

Dear BbLove11, thank you for your question. It's advisable to complete any necessary dental work before undergoing buccal fat removal or a facelift. Dental procedures, especially those involving root canals and crowns, can cause swelling or infection that might interfere with healing after...

Many people in their 20s can appear heavier, especially in the face, due to large buccal fat pads. When patients have enlarged buccal fat pads, their face looks rounder, less defined, and often does not match the body's appearance. Candidates for buccal fat removal typically have chubby cheeks,...

Young people with very cheek-heavy faces may appear a bit unusual. This is because a youthful face typically has a V-shape. When someone has a bottom-heavy face, it can result in a square or round appearance, which looks less attractive and youthful. The most common cause of a cheek-heavy face...

Here’s the revised text with "mucofat" replaced by "buccal fat pads": Some people in their mid-20s with a round or square face shape, despite having a normal body weight, often have enlarged buccal fat pads. Buccal fat pads are pockets of fat located in the lower anterior trachea, usually d...

Here’s the revised version: Young individuals in their mid-20s with normal BMIs who experience fullness in the lower anterior cheeks, even after traditional chin liposuction, may have enlarged buccal fat pads. These buccal fat pads, which are pockets of fat in the lower anterior cheeks, are t...