Buccal fat removal: it's 3 weeks now still swollen, what do I do?

Wide face is usually genetically determined. However overall body weight influences the shape of the face. Patients with weight above normal for the height (BMI = bonds mass index) tend to have a round shape, fullness underneath the chin ( double chin) and lack of jaw line definition.In my...

Swelling and bumps after buccal fat pad removal is common.  Most of these lumps and bumps resolve but please check with your surgeon.  Best Anil Shah

Partial removal of buccal fat pad is often not a great idea as it can return i that area.  Patients with over aggressive face slimming often have buccal fat pad and malar fat pad removal (removed unknowingly by surgeon).  Seek expertise from a facial expert.  Best Anil Shah

In some cases, buccal fat adds unnecessary fullness to the face, while in others it can help create a soft contour.  Seek the advice of a facial expert!! Best Anil Shah

Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that is associated with minimal downtime, Cheek swelling is usually mild and last a couple of days in most patients. However, in about 10% of the patents the swelling is significant and could last days to weeks. This prolonged swelling without...

The width of the face is determined by different structures.The width of the upper face with is usually determined by the cheek bones.The width of the lower face is usually determined by the fullness of the lower cheeks. The fullness of the lower cheeks (chubby cheeks) is caused by the size of ...