When I smile, my cheeks fold in a strange way up to my eyebrows, but the very edges stay flat. Is it fat or extra skin? Is it muscle? What do i do for my face not to do this? Thanks!
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August 13, 2024
Answer: What's up with my cheeks? What do I need done? possible buccal fat removal for the lower portion
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,...
