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SO HAPPY with my Buccal Fat Removal Results W/Dr. Mesa! - Livingston, NJ

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I am thrilled with my buccal fat removal results...

BooBoo K.
WORTH IT$2,999
I am thrilled with my buccal fat removal results and I haven't even seen the final results yet! After reading several fantastic reviews about Dr. Mesa, I decided to schedule my consultation. Dr. Mesa and his staff are extremely professional and answered my questions thoroughly. His New Jersey office (he also has an office in New York) is state of the art. I was able to view pics of others who also received the buccal fat removal. Dr. Mesa and I decided that I would best benefit from Buccal Fat removal in combination with Lipo of the neck. I scheduled the appointment for my procedure, which took place right in his office.
Prior to the procedure, nurse Christina reviewed what to expect with me and made me feel very comfortable. The procedure was painless. I did experience swelling and some discomfort while healing, but nothing outside of what they prepared me for. I was back to work in a couple of days.
I am now about 5 weeks out, and I am already loving the results. If you are considering having this procedure done, I highly, highly recommend Dr. Mesa. Although there are other cosmetic surgeons closer to me, I drove two hours see Dr. Mesa and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I have already scheduled my next procedure, and I look forward to continuing working with Dr. Mesa to achieve my goals.

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March 25, 2017
You look great!!! I'll have to consider him if he's in New York too!
March 25, 2017
Thanks so much Nikki! He's excellent. I am positive you would be happy with the results. Everyone thinks I lost weight because my face is thinner. ;)
March 27, 2017
You look amazing!!! Just curious did you have to be put to sleep during the procedure?
March 27, 2017
Thank you! No, Dr. Mesa gave me a Valium to relax, then he administers local anesthetic. I was awake the entire time and totally without pain.
April 7, 2017
Thank you. What kinds of risks are there with this surgery? I've read some people who loss sensation in their face. I so want to do this but I'm also afraid. :)
April 7, 2017
I understand your concerns and it's good that you did your research. I read about that as well. Dr. Mesa has performed this procedure many, many times. My advice would be to make sure that the surgeon you select has done the Buccal fat removal procedure many times. I would also request to speak with a previous patient who has had it done. I spoke with a previous patient of Dr. Mesa's to ask questions.
April 13, 2017
Thank you!
March 29, 2017
How long did it take swelling to go down? I have a wedding to go to 10 days after...I'm getting a rhino at the same time. Your results look great!!!
March 29, 2017
Thank you! If you are just getting the buccal fat removal you should be fine. If you get the neck lipo in combination with the buccal fat removal, you will likely still be swollen. Just my thoughts. I'm excited for you! I hope you are happy with your results!
March 30, 2017
You look great! I get mine done April 12th and hope my turns out as well as yours! Can't wait to see your updates!
March 30, 2017
I am so happy for you! And thank you. I am so happy. I'm excited for you. I'm positive you're going to be glad you did it! Looking forward to seeing your pics. :)
April 14, 2017
Good luck to you!!! I want this done so so bad!!
April 14, 2017
Thanks Nikki!
I know some have expressed they regret their decision because of looking gaunt in the future. Dr. Mesa addresses this in the consultation and explains whether you personally are a good candidate for this procedure. Like you mentioned, I had big chipmunk cheeks. I was a good candidate for this. And you might be too! I'm excited for you to possibly get this done. I couldn't be happier with the results. I wish you the best in your endeavors to work towards a happier you! :)
April 5, 2017
Did you have all of the fat removed ? Or some?
April 5, 2017
I believe most. The doctor makes the determination of how much to remove.
UPDATED FROM BooBoo K.
2 months post

2 Months and 2 Weeks

BooBoo K.
The results keep improving and I can tell my neck is still healing.
So happy! :)

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April 14, 2017
You look simply amazing I am so jealous!!
April 14, 2017
Thanks so much!
These results have already exceeded my expectations. :)
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May 9, 2017
Congrats, you look amazing.
I'm considering that procedure for my big ugly cheeks.
May 10, 2017
Thanks so much. I had very full cheeks as well. Maybe this procedure would be a good for for you. It looks like you have good cheek bones. Buccal fat removal complimented with some filler injected into the cheekbone area produces some great results. And neither has slot of down time involved in terms of recovery. Maybe that would help you reach your goals...
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May 10, 2017
Thanks for answering.
I do have a question,how does the filler works?
Is it permanent or you have to get it done a few times a year?
May 10, 2017
There are some different types of filler. But Voluma last the longest, about two years...
May 10, 2017
You look good.
I mean really happy for you!
May 10, 2017
Thanks so much Ivana!
UPDATED FROM BooBoo K.
3 months post

3 Month Update!

BooBoo K.
Hello Everyone! I just had my 3 month follow up appointment with Dr. Mesa. My recovery process has gone so smoothly and the results have exceeded my expectations. I've posted some new after photos, as well as an additional before photo for people to see the previous fullness in my face as a comparison.
I am still planning to get Voluma from Dr. Mesa for my cheeks but I need to put that on hold at the moment for financial reasons. Even without the Voluma - I think the results speak for themselves and really attest to Dr. Mesa's talent and abilities.
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May 12, 2017
Hi again,

You look gorgeous, every time I see your pictures I say "damn,how people can change just by removing the fat in the cheeks.
I don't really know what Voluma is but just by looking at your pictures I wouldn't do anything else (at least for now) if I were you.
Your face looks smooth,contoured, very pretty.
May 12, 2017
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
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May 13, 2017
Hi,
I would like to ask you if during the surgery you were breathing thru your nose or the mouth?
I'm asking you this because I do have sinusitis and sometimes I can partially breath thru my nose and I have to breath using my mouth as well

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question.
May 13, 2017
No problem! I was breathing through my mouth during both the bucca fat removal and the neck lipo. I don't recall it being necessary at any point to close my mouth and breathe through my nose.
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September 16, 2017
You look Amazing
June 23, 2019
Fantastic results. So happy for you.
June 25, 2019
Mi name is Ana Ramos I feel very very happy with my fat bucal remove,with the Dr:mesa.