Is it possible to perform a conservative buccal fat removal?

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Is it possible to perform a conservative buccal fat removal, for only a very subtle change? How could the surgeon make sure too much fat isn't taken out?

Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear BLiftFTransfer,
Absolutely. A conservative buccal fat pad reduction is paramount. You do not want too much fat removed because it will make you look gaunt and aged. Buccal fat is resistant to diet and exercise, like any deep face/neck fat area. In general, removing a walnut sized amount of fat from each buccal fat area is appropriate and will not over-hollow you. I recommend you have a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
All the best,Dr. Sanan, MDFacial Plastic SurgeryLos Angeles, CA

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

The best buccal fat removals are conservative. The Buccal Fat Pads are natural pockets of fat that are in your cheeks. In childhood these fat pads serve to nourish and protect the muscles used in suckling for milk from a bottle or breast. These typically shrink with age, but if they remain large they can give your cheeks an overly chubby appearance.

In fact, large buccal fat pads often will make others think you’re younger than you really are. Unlike fat in other areas of the body, buccal fat pads tend to be resistant to diet and exercise.

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