I was wondering whether you would ever do buccal fat removal and then use that fat to inject onto the cheeks, or what your thoughts are about such a procedure, the dangers if any.
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December 10, 2015
Answer: Can buccal fat be removed and used to inject onto the cheeks?
There are two types of scanning procedures that can reveal the location of internal structures in the face, including fat: The CT scan ( computed tomography scan) and MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging).CT scan is a specialized type of XR that gives detailed anatomy of the face or other body part,...
The right amount of buccal fat to be removed should be measured in accordance with the patient's anatomy and wishes. The results to be gained can be different on each patient as each person has a different facial structure. Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Boar...
Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that helps to correct the fullness of the anterior lower cheeks in patient candidates.If a patient has had recent wisdom teeth removal and there is still ongoing post procedure swelling, buccal fat removal should not be performed until all the...