When to remove Buccal Fat pad to look thin on face?

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+Dr Vaibhav Shah 

+Dr Vaibhav Shah

When to remove Buccal Fat pad to look thin on face?

              I find buccal fat pad reduction to be a great procedure in the properly selected patient.  Fullness in the lower cheeks or "chipmunk cheeks" can be treated this way.  Liposuction or skin tightening technologies will not be the right choice when buccal fullness is apparent.  The buccal fat pad sits deeper in the cheek under muscle.  This is different from skin fat that can be liposuctioned. Proper diagnosis is important. Also, this fat pad may get smaller when we are elderly giving a hollow look in this area  This procedure is also not commonly performed so many surgeons may feel uncomfortable with it. 

             I have many happy patients with this procedure.  Careful selection and counseling are key.  Results evolve nicely over a period of weeks to months

Dr. Vaibhav Shah

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