Cheek Reduction (Formerly known as Buccal Fat Removal)
Considering Cheek Reduction?
Some people are self-conscious about the appearance of their cheeks, feeling that their cheeks look too round or chubby. These "cherub cheeks" or "chipmunk cheeks" can be the result of a variety of conditions. Young people may have full faces (baby fat) which may naturally slim with time but seem to be taking too long to do it. Others have a genetic predisposition to carry fat in their face, just like some people are prone to love handles or saddlebags. Some people have chubby cheeks as a byproduct of their general body characteristics.
If you're one of the many people with overly chubby cheeks, you may know the technical name for fat in the cheeks is "Buccal Fat." In the past, the most common procedure to address this issue was a surgery referred to as Buccal Fat Removal. After several years of performing Buccal Fat Removal Surgery, San Francisco facial plastic surgeon Dr. David Mabrie has found a non-surgical alternative that provides much better results with significantly less down time, cost and risk than cosmetic surgery in San Francisco.
Dr. Mabrie works with men and women from throughout the Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Pinole. Request a consultation online, call us at 415-445-9513, or email us today.
3 Main Advantages of Dermafillers vs. Surgery
Through the use of Dermafillers, there is no downtime needed! Surgery leaves patients swollen for 1-2 weeks, and final results can take up to 2 months to be seen. Dermafillers provide immediate results with little to no bruising and swelling. Here are other advantages:
- Doctor - Patient Interaction: Dr. Mabrie is able to work with you in real time to assure he achieves your cosmetic goals. You are able to make suggestions on where the Dermafiller is placed and how much is used.
- Lowered Risk: There is a risk of facial nerve damage and infection when performing Buccal Fat Removal, neither of which are a worry with Dermafillers.
- Better to Add than to Take: During the aging process, we lose volume and definition in our face. If too much natural fat is removed, there is a risk of becoming gaunt with age. Because of this, augmenting and adding definition to the bony structures of the face will provide complimentary results immediately to the chubbier areas of the face, while maintaining volume to flatter the face in time as well.
It's easier than ever to have a sculpted facial appearance. Why not request a consultation with Dr. Mabrie today to learn more?
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Am I a Good Candidate?
The key to success for a procedure like cheek sculpting is realistic expectations. The procedure will change your look subtly, not radically. If you are generally satisfied with the appearance of your face and you're just looking for some added definition in the cheek area, the procedure may be a good choice for you. Dr. Mabrie will work with you in consultation to ensure you and he are in agreement about the suitability of non-surgical cheek sculpting.
The Surgeon For You
Dr. David Mabrie offers:
- Double board certification
- Excellent training & experience
- Specialization in the face and neck
How Will I Look?
Cheek sculpting usually brings about subtle changes in a patient's looks rather than drastic ones. If you're a person who has struggled with round, chipmunk cheeks, you may feel you look more authoritative and sophisticated with your new look. But you'll still be you. Your friends will recognize you, and perhaps ask if you've lost weight or if you're doing something different with your hair.
What Is the Recovery Like?
By using Dermafillers, recovery after treatment is a breeze for most patients. You may experience slight redness and swelling immediately after the procedure, but this will subside completely by the next morning. Some people also experience a small amount of bruising, which usually goes away within a few days and is easily concealed with make-up.
