I've struggled with a full lower area of my face my whole life. I've lost over 20 pounds and the weight I carry in my face will not go away. I've tried facial exercises, facial stretches, certain foods known to burn fat, diets, and cardio and more cardio. Now that I am at my goal weight and in the best shape I've ever been, it's time to get rid of this stubborn weight I carry in my face that makes me look a lot heavier than I actually am.
Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal For a Refined Facial Aesthetic Dear enz26, First of all congratulations for loosing your weight and staying physically fit at the same time. Patients come in my office quite frequently with similar complaints and the patients are fit and in shape and can't get rid of the fullness in the lower cheek area. They say they have "chipmunk cheeks" and this is treated surgically with buccal fat pad removal. In some occasions this will also include some liposuction of the jaw and chin area however it is dependent on each patient. When removing buccal fat it is important that the surgeon is skilled and has a lot of experience in this area as the amount of fat you remove is crucial to the patients outcome. I have included a link below and video above to show you an example of this procedure. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal For a Refined Facial Aesthetic Dear enz26, First of all congratulations for loosing your weight and staying physically fit at the same time. Patients come in my office quite frequently with similar complaints and the patients are fit and in shape and can't get rid of the fullness in the lower cheek area. They say they have "chipmunk cheeks" and this is treated surgically with buccal fat pad removal. In some occasions this will also include some liposuction of the jaw and chin area however it is dependent on each patient. When removing buccal fat it is important that the surgeon is skilled and has a lot of experience in this area as the amount of fat you remove is crucial to the patients outcome. I have included a link below and video above to show you an example of this procedure. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: Procedure for problem area From your pictures it is difficult to advise on your best course of action. Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon will give you options based on your age and facial structure to determine whether liposuction, buccal fat removal or another procedure would resolve the issue in the most effective and natural way. Best wishes.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: Procedure for problem area From your pictures it is difficult to advise on your best course of action. Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon will give you options based on your age and facial structure to determine whether liposuction, buccal fat removal or another procedure would resolve the issue in the most effective and natural way. Best wishes.
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