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

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Hello! I’m 33 years old and so sick of my full cheeks that I’ve had since I was a kid. I kept hoping that my cheeks would lean out with age but that hasn’t happened. I’m 5’5”, 125lbs, athletic. I have tried losing weight to see how it impacts my face, but the cheeks remain even with weight loss. I did have one consultation with a surgeon I trust and who I would go with if I decide to get the procedure, but figured getting more opinions won’t hurt.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

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.

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

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

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

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.

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