Buccal Fat Removal | Alternatives to Buccal Lipectomy
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Alternatives to Buccal LipectomyWhat are the non-surgical alternatives to buccal fat pad removal?
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What are the non-surgical alternatives to buccal fat pad removal?
#Non-surgical alternatives include masseter muscle neuromodulator injections (Botox for jaw slimming), radiofrequency skin tightening, and strategic dermal fillers on the cheekbones.
If cheek fullness is primarily caused by an enlarged masseter muscle from teeth grinding, Botox injections reduce muscle bulk within four to six weeks without surgery. If cheekbones lack projection, placing hyaluronic acid fillers along the zygomatic arch draws the eye upward, creating an optical illusion of a slimmer lower cheek. However, none of these alternatives can physically extract the deep buccal fat pad.
Consulting a plastic surgeon clarifies whether your facial fullness stems from muscle, bone structure, or deep buccal fat.
