Age 33 with full cheeks. Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal? (photos)

Patients who are slender but desire slimmer facial contours can benefit from buccal fat removal. To assess a patient's suitability for this procedure, the video below offers valuable guidance.

However, achieving optimal results with buccal fat removal, resulting in an attractive, chiseled appearance rather than an aged one, is contingent upon having well-defined cheekbones. If a prospective buccal fat removal candidate lacks high cheekbones, this can be effectively addressed with cheekbone fillers administered just before the buccal fat removal procedure.

In my practice, more than 70% of patients opting for buccal fat removal undergo cheekbone augmentation with fillers to achieve their desired aesthetic outcomes. I highly recommend Voluma, a hyaluronic acid-based cheekbone filler. It boasts 100% compatibility, complete reversibility (though in my experience, patients are consistently pleased and return for more), and, notably, a duration of up to 2 years.

The combination of buccal fat removal and cheekbone augmentation with Voluma can yield a balanced and striking transformation in facial appearance. This approach offers patients an opportunity to achieve their desired slim and sculpted look with remarkable longevity.

You absolutely could benefit from a buccal fat pad removal. It is a super quick procedure that can be done under general or local anesthesia. Feel free to reach out to my office for a consultation. Smith Plastic Surgery 702-838-2455

The buccal fat is an area that can be removed, but, it's not the only area of concern for you. It looks like some of your fullness is behind the buccal fat. I'd consider accutite to the face to help shrink that skin, or, even ellacor to remove some of the skin in the office.