Based on my pictures, which procedure would give me the kind of results I'm looking for? (Or something else?) I'm seeking to reduce that fullness in my lower cheeks and define my jawline better. I actually have a heart (some say diamond) shaped face, because my cheekbones are the widest part of my face and I have a slender jaw and kind of pointy chin, but it always just looks round and fat to me. Thank you!
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June 18, 2016
Answer: Chin lipo? Or Buccal fat pad removal? = plan C and D might be needed #buccalfatpadremoval #chubbycheeks
Achieving a thin, defined and chiseled face requires to address multiple factors, specially in patients with large faces that might have some over weight. The factors that need to be addressed to achieve a chiseled face generally are:-Overall body fat: weight loss to achieve a normal or low...
When patients undergo buccal fat removal ( with other practitioners) and are dissatisfied with the results because their faces look "old" or "tired" is very likely because they have poor cheek bones and they were not addressed at the same time.In my practice, I always evaluate the structure of...
Hi Sylvia,Thanks for your question and photos. If it has been drained and swelling persists without discoloration it may be a sialocele or swelling from injury to the parotid duct. Hematomas are a risk to any surgery. Warm compresses help and try avoiding foods that stimulate your parotid gland....