If you look at my picture, my cheek on the left looks "normal," whereas the cheek on my right has more fat/chub. When I "pinch" them, I also notice it as my right cheek is thicker. It's hard to see in the picture, but my left jawline is nice and defined, whereas my right jaw transitions to my neck with less definition. I actually grew the beard as a way to conceal this asymmetry. If you had a patient come in wanting to fix these, what would you recommend?
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Answer: How can I correct my right cheek being chubbier and my right jaw being less defined? (Photo)
Young patients in their early 20s who have facial fullness despite having a low to normal BMI could benefit from buccal fat removal. This procedure removes the fullness in the lower face, helping to create a thinner, more V-shaped face, ultimately enhancing facial definition. For the best...
Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions about the issues you are having after buccal fat removal. The best thing to do would be to return to your surgeon for examination of the area. It sounds like you may have formed scar tissue within the cheek, but it would be difficult to...
You are correct. Typically, males from Asia or India often have large cheeks or chubby cheeks that are genetically determined. This is often due to enlarged buccal fat pads. Therefore, buccal fat removal, which removes this pocket of fat, can help achieve a thinner face and resolve the issue of...