The buccal fat pad is a pocket of fat in the central cheeks that can be excessively full in certain people giving them a round or chubby facial shape. This fat is embryologically different from body fat and does not change as much with diet and exercise.
Am I a Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal Surgery?
Ideal candidates for buccal fat removal have a round facial shape or have “chubby cheeks” or “chipmunk cheeks”, they are not significantly overweight and they typically complain of stubborn facial roundness and fullness despite diet and exercise. Additionally, older patients who are experiencing heaviness in the lower face and jowls can benefit from a buccal fat removal, typically in conjunction with a facelift surgery.
Poor candidates for buccal fat removal are patients who have normal to thin faces, but desire more definition in the cheekbones or jawline. To best understand if you are an ideal candidate for a buccal fat removal, a consultation with Dr. Sina can give you more information. Call Vegas Facial Plastics today or fill out our contact form to request a consultation with our facial enhancement specialist.