Am I a Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?
Question: I am a 19 year old male and I am considering having buccal fat removal. I don’t want a lot of fat to be removed but I would like to have a slimmer facial appearance. Would I be eligible for this procedure? Dr. Mesa’s Response: Young male patient who have chubby cheeks and good […]
Am I a Candidate for Fat Pad Removal or Not?
I have been long unhappy with my chubby cheeks. I am 33 yrs old now. I have researched in the last year concerning fat pad removal, however many doctors will state that the mid face will atrophy in your 40’s and can cause a hallowed out look, that then requires fillers, etc to correct the […]
What can help slim my face?
My jaw/chin and the side of my face is huge and squishy. Not to mention my huge forehead and nose. I have no feminine jawline but my cheeks aren’t too bad when I’m smiling, they actually look lifted but the rest of my face and chin and under my cheeks are so big and wide. […]
What could be done to fix my facial asymmetry?
I am very insecure about my face. One side of my face appears bigger than the other especially when i smile which means i spend every day trying not to smile. Is there anything that could be done to fix this? Dr. Mesas Answered: Some times patient have mild facial asymmetries to the point that one […]
Looking to permanently correct my weak lower third profile: what are my options? Thanks in advance!
Hello doctors! I have fat in my lower cheek area as well as weak cheekbones which makes me look bloated and unattractive. My options: 1. Buccal Fat Removal (Cons: too subtle?). 2. Liposuction (Cons: possibly not permanent?) 3. Implants Is there anything else that could work for me? Dr. Mesas Answered: To improve the lower third […]
Would I be a good candidate for buccal fat removal?
I am 18, 5’7 and 120 lbs. I have genetically full cheeks that make me self conscious about smiling. It is genetic, as my father in his 50s has a very wide and full face- so I’m doubtful it will go away with age for me. I’ve done masseter Botox and am pleased with the […]
Is there a surgery procedure to fix chubby cheeks and remove excess fat from jawline/neck?
I have been really self conscience about my chipmunk-like cheeks. Every time I smile, my face balloons to the point where it looks like I am carrying extra weight. I am a long distance runner and very much in shape (not overweight). Is there any procedures I can have to get rid of this extra […]
I’m 24, and looking for a solution for my neck and buccal fat, what would be the best for me?
I can say that is more genetic than weight related and since i don’t want to undergo a surgery at this age I am looking for a non surgical procedure. Dr. Mesas Answered: Patients with chubby cheeks and double chin could benefit from both buccal fat removal and chin liposuction respectively. Buccal fat removal is the plastic […]
After attempting buccal fat removal, I had an abscess in my left cheek (right in photo) and had to be drained. (Photo)
I ended up with chipmunk face with loss of volume on the side affected by the abscess (right in photo). I went again for buccal fat removal, but I am still unhappy with the asymmetry in my face. My left cheek (right in photo) it’s still much more smaller than the right side (left in […]
Am I a right candidate for buccal fat removal?
I am considering getting buccal fat removal to thinner the lower part of my face but am concerned about whether the results could make it worst or not? Dr. Mesas Answered: Patients who would like to thinner the lower part of their face could benefit from buccal fat removal. Buccal fat removal is the cosmetic plastic surgery […]