Would I be able to get a dimpleplasty and buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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I would like to get dimpleplasty and buccal fat removal done at the same time but was told that if done at the same time, the likelihood of the dimples staying is decreased. Is this true? If so, why? If fat is removed from the cheeks, doesn't that help the dimples stay compared to if my cheeks are full? I have to travel from out of town to see the surgeon I like, so going twice is not ideal but I would like to hear experts' opinions on this. Any insight would be helpful, thank you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from Buccal fat removal, this is a good option to contour the face. Buccal fat excision can be done comfortably, awake, under local anesthesia in under an hour. The results are long lasting and the recover is quick. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper evaluation.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Sure - that can be done at the same time.  There's not really a problem with doing those together.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There is no biologic merit as to why buccal fat pad removal and cheek dimple creation can not be done at the same time. While there are in anatomic proximity neither procedure directly influences the other. While it is tempting to think that buccal fat removal helps the persistence of the cheek dimple, it does not but neither does it prevent its persistence either. The cheek dimple pathway is in front of the buccal fat pad site in the way it is surgically performed.

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

Hi @ClarityCat! Thanks for sharing the picture & question. 
Both Dimpleplasty and Buccal Fat Pad removal can be performed at the same time. Actually it may make more sense in your case to do this simultaneously. When I see patients from Europe or Asia who fly into Minneapolis we always try to combine the procedures to minimize recovery and avoid unnecessary travel. 
The Dimpleplasty is performed by creating a soft, natural connection between the skin and the buccinator muscle. The buccal fat pad is behind the muscle and should not affect your results when performed by a highly skilled plastic surgeon with fellowship in cosmetic surgery. 
Goodluck!
Best of luck,
Dr. Karan Chopra
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Would I be able to get a dimpleplasty and buccal fat removal? (Photo)

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