Is it possible to lose buccal fat naturally?

You can’t get rid of buccal fat through diet or exercise, either—people with excess buccal fat can have plump, chipmunk-like cheeks, even if they don’t have much fat on the rest of their body.

Why you shouldn’t remove buccal fat?

“Based on what we know about facial fat compartments and how facial fat atrophies as we age, the concern is that removing the buccal fat pad may look good now but over time could become overly hollow,” says Dr. Savetsky.

Can buccal fat be reduced without surgery?

The lower cheek fat removal can be done either in the office totally awake, or if you want, we can do this with some twilight anesthesia. It is a well-tolerated, non-surgical procedure. Buccal fat removal can also be done at the same time as a facelift using the same incisions.

Can buccal fat removal go wrong?

If too much buccal fat is removed, you could end up with “saggy” or “deflated” cheeks decades from now. For this reason, it is best to approach your surgery conservatively.

Can buccal fat grow back?

Buccal Fat is a specific reservoir of fat in your cheeks. Once this fat has been removed, it cannot come back.

At what age do chubby cheeks go away?

In toddlers and preschoolers, chubby cheeks are so adorable. But, part of getting older is getting a leaner, more sculpted face, and many people lose fullness in their cheeks in their teens and early 20s.

Is buccal fat worth it?

92\% of buccal fat removal patients who reported their satisfaction on the site RealSelf.com said the procedure was worth it. However, it has no medical benefits and comes with risks including bleeding, heart and lung complications, infection, and temporary or permanent weakness in the face muscles.

Can buccal fat come back?

Buccal fat removal is considered a long-term solution to reducing excess fullness in your cheeks. Once the fat is removed from your body, it does not come back.

Why do I have so much buccal fat?

The first factor is weight, where larger fat stores in the face have greater volume for those who have higher body mass. The second factor is genetics, which is the explanation that fits most people with buccal fat pads that stubbornly remain regardless of weight, diet, and exercise.

Can you dissolve buccal fat?

Regardless of the candidate’s face shape, buccal fat removal can do no wrong. It offers an effortless and natural-looking contour to the face that all patients find satisfaction with. On the contrary, Kybella can be used to dissolve excess fat.

Does buccal fat removal make you age faster?

Yes it can make you age faster, if not thoughtfully performed.

Will my face sag after buccal fat removal?

Most commonly, its prominence is encountered during examination for facial rejuvenation surgery. In some patients, the buccal fat can cause unwanted fullness and, in more extreme cases, has been shown to pseudoherniate and result in the appearance of a sagging mass within the cheek.