Buccal Fat Removal, Cheek Implant, Chin Burring. Chicago, IL

I don't think the fat removal highlighted the asymmetry based off your pics. Your face does look thinner.. I think you look good and see an improvement. I think opinion depends on what one finds attractive. I personally like how your face is thinner. But I love that look, probably because I have a bloated fat face lol :-)

Based on only one before pic, and only one six month post-operative pic, it's hard to tell--but I think you're right. The asymmetry does look more obvious, but not because of the fat grafts to the cheekbone--I think it's because of the buccal fat removal. The buccal fat was kind of hiding the asymmetry, padding it & making it less obvious.

All of that said--I think your face looks better now than it did before. Your new cheekbones are nice and high, the hollows just below are very model-esque, and the face overall is much more defined.

But my opinion doesn't matter--the only one that counts is yours. If you're not happy with your face, tell your surgeon.

You look very pretty either way. I had a full face and brow lift, lower lids and fat pads removed, and buccal fat removed when I was 40. I am 65. As time rearranges my features, I wonder if I had left the buccal fat if my jowels would not look as pronounced. Tiny alterations I made when I was younger have not aged evenly. With that being said, I think I look better now than my 40 yo pre-op pictures. I think one should always be at their top weight. Yo-yo dieting can stretch the skin. Gradual weight gain can act like a natural filler for the face. I really just need a little work on the jaw line. I was suppose to go back to get my upper lids done but I didn't. I had permanent eyeliner when I was 40 also and it is still there. I haven't been pulling on my eyes for the last 25 years putting on makeup. However, I sleep on my left side and that lid droops more and my eyebrow is higher. I might get something done if I had money to burn. I have come to the conclusion that most people don't notice the little things when they see us. There are some disadvantages of not looking one's age. Someone you own age may talk down to you like you are younger and you don't know what you are talking about. You are pretty either way. It's just personal preference and what makes you happy. The more you try to look perfect, the more imperfections you will find. Best wishes.

Are you able to take a photo of your face now in the same setting and lighting as you first photo?
Do you take a photo to the surgeon of what you were hoping to achieve?

I don't see a diff either but I have had micro lipo of my cheeks done before and it took about 7 months to start seeing a difference...

I'm not icing anymore, and my doctor has told me to resume normal activities. I continue to massage my face per doctor's orders though.

I like your face both before and after - cheekbones after look pretty good from those pics. What size implant did you get?

I think that there will still be swelling for a few months so don't worry, I'm sure it will all even out. It looks even to me, but of course we always know better with our own faces in the mirror. I can see a real difference! Your chin looks more defined, there is a more v shaped jawline. I think you look great.

There is a big difference u look grea!!! Dontvlet know one tell .... U do t I deinitely see it!! Your face looks thinner and your chin is more defined!!

You look great! Your injections gave really great results!

Did you have cheek implants as well?

Yes - as my title says

In my opinion you look amazing already! Only one week post and your cheeks look fuller. Your lower face has improved so much in a week but it will still be swollen. Still I can see a difference even with swelling. Also I heard buccal fat removal takes longer than you'd think to heal because it's a really invasive surgery. I'm sure in another week you'll see a more defined jawline and the swelling will have gone down more, hang in there :)

Hang in there! It's only been 3 months for me but I promise you, you'll start noticing real changes after the one month mark. The swelling screws up everything you see! Don't worry and hang in there :) just ice religiously and don't move your mouth unless you have to! Talking eating etc

from my view, I can definitely see a change. wouldn't worry too much because you look like a sort.