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Buccal Fat Removal or Facelift - which is better for me? (photos)

Tiffany MooreFeb 2, 2022
I am in my Late 40s and I would like to know if buccal fat removal will be a good idea or only facelift will solve the falling cheeks ? If facelift is the one to go, smas or deep plane ? I can’t quite see how one is more advantageous than the other !

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Feb 4, 2022
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Dr. Karan Chopra, MD
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Answered on Feb 3, 2022
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Buccal Fat Pad Removal does not affect your ability to chew... It's supposed to be shrunken down in adults anyway. We are only removing the EXCESS. There are 5 different lobes of the Buccal Fat Pad and during the facial slimming procedure we specifically target the lobe that makes your face look...

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Dear swtbbygrl, Great question. Recovery for buccal fat removal under local is 24-48 hours. Your cheek may be sore from the surgery. You'll be on a modified diet for a week. You'll be able to talk fine. You can go back to work the following day or you can take up to a week off. It depends on...

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I would recommend not going back for more fat removal. Instead, based on your images I think jawline implants could be very helpful for masculinizing and slimming the face.

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