Is the Cheek Pad the Same As the Buccal Fat Pad? (photo)

   You can augment the malar eminences with fat and remove the buccal fat pad, which is herniating at a lower point.  Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs these procedures hundreds of times each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

There are multiple fat compartments within the cheek - the buccal fat pad is one distinct one. Removal of the buccal fat is recommended by some facelift surgeons and not favored by other. Personally, I belong to the second group and I do not like removing the fat from the buccal region.

The buccal fat pad is not the
same thing as a cheek pad. In fact, this is a complex area that is surrounded by the
role and importance of fat compartments. In general, the removal of the buccal fat pad is
not recommended even if a patient has puffy cheeks as this can have long-term
sequelae as fat can deform the face long-term.

No they are not the same-although cheek is a lay term, the medical term for cheek is malar or melo

By saying cheek pad I think you are referring to the malar fat pad

this is an upside down triangle of fat that is relatively superficial,  just under the skin a and subcutaneous fat 

this must be elevated in facelifts in order to restore upper cheek fullness and to pull the bottom tip up off the mandible where it exists as the jowl

 

The buccal fat pads is deeper and slightly lower on the face 

removing some of it can narrow narrow the lower face thus turnning a round face into more of a heart shaped face

 

Do no take this as medical advice as I have not examined you but if you were to come to see me I would recommend a redo facelift as  your malar fat pad does not seem to bee elevated and supported.  Consider my comments general information only.

buccal fat pad reduction might work synergistically with that

best of luck 

work with a surgeon you trust 

Patients can get fullness in the lower face as gravity pulls fat from the cheek downward.  It can be repositioned with a facelift.  The buccal fat pad is a separate entity that can contribute to volume in the cheek unrelated to age.  It is uncommonly a problem but can be treated under local anesthesia through the inside of the mouth.

The cheek pad usually refers to the malar fat pad which is more under your eyes. The buccal fat pad is lateral to the corners of your mouth. I would consider filling your face, this may seem parodoxical, instead of more face lifting. There are no ways of thinking that will change the way we approach facial rejuvenation.

These are one and the same and it is true that the buccal fat pads can make a face rounder.Soem people like that look.

Thanks for posting photos. Yes you result is very average. And the ectropion of the lower lateral lids is noted. The "roundness" of you central aesthetic zone could be either buccal fat, cheek fat or both. A redirection mid face lift could help improve the appearance. I might consider buccal fat removal also. Regards and follow up would be nice. 

Buccal fat pad, Cheek fat pad, Bichat fat pad are the same.

There is also the cheek fat is the fat under the skin. I think you need to work with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to ivestigate why you have all the problems with the face lift and the eyes. Both have major problems and may require multiple surgeries to completely correct. After that will assess if you need cheeck fat pad removal (rarely needed).

The eyes need an expert to correct.

I see you differently. Your buccal fat pads at the lower face are somewhat herniated and large. REMOVING THEM WOULD SHAPE YOUR FACE THINNER AND IS RECOMMENDED. RAISING YOUR MALAR FAT PADS UNDER YOUR EYES IS NOT RECOMMENDED. I WOULD USE FAT INJETIONS. THE AREA UNDER YOUR ETES NEEDS VOLUME AND THE MALAR FAT PADS HAVE NO VOLUME EVEN IF LIFTED