I have always had very large cheeks, and I know microlipo can be used on other parts of the body - but what about the facial cheeks? Is this something that can be done?
Answer: Cheek fat - bucccal lipectomy Great question! I do not performed or recommend any type of liposuction to the cheeks - there are so many nerves and muscles in that area that could be damaged, it is not worth the risk. Plus what people perceive is fatty cheeks is actually the buccal fat pad and not subcutaneous fat. It is literally a golf ball size wad of fat that is located in each cheek. What you maybe a candidate for is a buccal lipectomy where the golf ball sized fat pad is removed from each cheek. This is performed inside the mouth so there are no external scars, and the procedure takes less than 30 minutes to do. It can create a more contoured appearance and give you the shadowing that many patients like.With that said, only with a consultation and a proper physical examination can an appropriate recommendation be provided. Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai@DrRogerTsai
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Answer: Cheek fat - bucccal lipectomy Great question! I do not performed or recommend any type of liposuction to the cheeks - there are so many nerves and muscles in that area that could be damaged, it is not worth the risk. Plus what people perceive is fatty cheeks is actually the buccal fat pad and not subcutaneous fat. It is literally a golf ball size wad of fat that is located in each cheek. What you maybe a candidate for is a buccal lipectomy where the golf ball sized fat pad is removed from each cheek. This is performed inside the mouth so there are no external scars, and the procedure takes less than 30 minutes to do. It can create a more contoured appearance and give you the shadowing that many patients like.With that said, only with a consultation and a proper physical examination can an appropriate recommendation be provided. Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai@DrRogerTsai
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Chubby cheeks Many patients have chubby cheeks, with a disproportion between the malar area and the lower part of the face. In certain patients it can be helpful to remove or reduce the buccal fat pads. That fat can then be used to augment deficient areas of the face. Liposuction in the face can yield permanent, unfixable irregularities.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Chubby cheeks Many patients have chubby cheeks, with a disproportion between the malar area and the lower part of the face. In certain patients it can be helpful to remove or reduce the buccal fat pads. That fat can then be used to augment deficient areas of the face. Liposuction in the face can yield permanent, unfixable irregularities.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Facial Liposuction for chubby cheeks--lasers, ultherapy, microneedling/prp, rf treatments Liposuction of the face isn't recommended because of the risks and our faces lose volume as we age. But it can be done, meticulously if someone is a candidate. Lasers, ultherapy, microneedling/prp, rf treatments can sometimes help improve shape. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Facial Liposuction for chubby cheeks--lasers, ultherapy, microneedling/prp, rf treatments Liposuction of the face isn't recommended because of the risks and our faces lose volume as we age. But it can be done, meticulously if someone is a candidate. Lasers, ultherapy, microneedling/prp, rf treatments can sometimes help improve shape. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Large cheeks Round or large cheeks may appear to be all fat, but it is often a combination of skin thickness, subcutaneous fat, facial muscle size, internal buccal fat pad size, and surrounding skeletal structure. It is best to have an in-office examination to determine the exact cause of your larger cheeks so the correct treatment can be recommended. Generally speaking, liposuction only treats the subcutaneous fat which is not usually the biggest factor. Liposuction of the cheeks can cause nerve injury and "grooving" of the cheeks which can be more apparent under overhead lights or shadowing. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to treat round cheeks. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Large cheeks Round or large cheeks may appear to be all fat, but it is often a combination of skin thickness, subcutaneous fat, facial muscle size, internal buccal fat pad size, and surrounding skeletal structure. It is best to have an in-office examination to determine the exact cause of your larger cheeks so the correct treatment can be recommended. Generally speaking, liposuction only treats the subcutaneous fat which is not usually the biggest factor. Liposuction of the cheeks can cause nerve injury and "grooving" of the cheeks which can be more apparent under overhead lights or shadowing. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to treat round cheeks. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery
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February 16, 2017
Answer: What is micro liposuction The term micro liposuction is often used for marketing purposes.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: What is micro liposuction The term micro liposuction is often used for marketing purposes.
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