What are the RISKS of buccal fat removal!? *MUST WATCH BEFORE SURGERY*

[@welovethegirlythings]

Honest and transparent as always!!

[@ElmoblueSeven]

This Doctor is the real deal!!!

[@Andreus71]

I’ve had tons of dental work done due to periodontal disease. I have had trigeminal nerve pain from a bad root canal. Also, I have had periods of extreme jaw pain from opening my mouth for dental work, maybe jaw problems and arthritis. There are so many nerves and ligaments etc in the face and when you consider aging as a factor, I wouldn’t mess with it. It’s my take and not telling anyone what to do. I would err on the side of if it ain’t broken don’t fix it.😊

[@MaryL4760]

I am a 62 year old female which just had lower face & neck lift 10 days ago. I love the doctors at the Langone Plastic Surgery Center here in NYC. I had a bad reaction to the antibiotic I was put on but finished the 3 days before it became life threatening. I have since seen my allergist and will be having the blood work done tomorrow to find out which meds I am allergic to. Meanwhile I have developed a hard knot on the right side of my lower jowl area about the size of a marble. I still have most of the stitches and staples which will be removed in 2 more days. I sent an email to my surgeon and she told me not to worry unless it gets larger as I have the appointment in 2 days. I also have the crooked smile on the left side right away from surgery but they tell me it will correct itself in time. (I sure hope so). Right now it's the lump that concerns me the most.

[@Scott-got-caught]

What's a general price range for that type of surgery. I may need that in the future

[@franchi888]

Do you have an update of your recovery?

[@katiedesinor33]

I don’t know why I’m always scared of when the Dr say I’m in Beverly I automatically think that it’s out of my budget 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@winning3329]

Depends, in the early 2000 I got a nose job for $2000 and that was pretty cheap. You just got to hunt for the deals.

[@Scott-got-caught]

You will definitely pay higher in that 90210 zip code 😂

[@silverkitty2503]

my doctor told me there was absolute NO risks involved ...which concerned me because i did research and felt he was being dishonest but then i felt well its a very routine procedure maybe there are no risks involved but then he said there was no option but to remove the entire fat pad ....whereas i know it can be partially trimmed off

[@yeahnigga1984]

Never remove it fully, even my surgeon told me you should never remove it fully

[@decus9544]

Sounds like you've found the least competent surgeon.

[@thatgirl-nq8qp]

AYYYY THE BUCCAL KING POSTED 👑🎉

[@xristinarose2409]

As someone who has swollen looking chipmunk cheeks, this is very informative, thank you

[@redblueuu9684]

Yes my super swollen

[@alissan69]

Those are the cutest cheeks! 🥺 You know that feeling when grandma wants to pinch fat cheeks? THATS ME THEYRE DO CUTE

[@DrakeMeatRider]

@@alissan69women dont think so

[@alissan69]

@@DrakeMeatRider i’m a woman and i think so lol

[@Scott-got-caught]

​@@alissan69it's cute when your a child, not a full grown adult.

[@amorcito0808]

I had mine two weeks ago and cannot feel my lower face. My smile and speech is affected. Hoping it gets better.

[@tumskie.2229]

How is it now?

[@bron8290]

How are you?

[@amorcito0808]

@@tumskie.2229 so I'm almost six weeks out and still a lot of numbness and loss of motion in my lower half of my face 😥

[@amorcito0808]

@@bron8290 still numb and have some loss of motion of my cheeks and smile is affected at almost six weeks out. No improvement.

[@tumskie.2229]

@@amorcito0808 at what age did you get it.done? And what do you think is the cause of your problem?

[@katiedesinor33]

I really trust him as a Dr

[@mrbigck81]

My dentist told me that I keep biting the inner part of my cheeks due to hypertrophy. Will a buccal fat removal help my case?

[@SPAFacialPlastics]

Yes! Oddly it helps this issue.

[@mrbigck81]

@@SPAFacialPlastics Thank you for replying

[@grazsts3005]

What about sagging skin after the procedure? I'm 44, considering having it done, as my face was always full.

[@Scott-got-caught]

I would imagine that would require a lift procedure in conjunction

[@norafrayre]

I had it done at 44 and no it doesn’t sag, I had a round full face . My face looks fresh and slimmer. It depends on the persons face . Some people can’t lose the round face no matter the weight loss. Those are the type that get really good results.

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

I had buccal fat removal 2 1/2 weeks ago. The recovery has been slow. My cheeks were very swollen for the 1st week, I could barely open my mouth so eating and brushing my teeth were a challenge. My cheeks arent swollen anymore but they are still sore and I can't open my mouth all the way. I don't have any pain, just some discomfort but I can tell it's getting better every day.

[@gj9157]

Damn it shouldn't have been that bad.

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

@@gj9157 yeah, I wasn't expecting that! Tomorrow will be six weeks since I had my procedure and I feel like I'm 80% recovered. People started to notice a difference in my appearance last week 😊

[@gj9157]

@@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613 How much of a difference did it make? I've seen some before/after pics that weren't too promising.

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

@@gj9157 my jaw line is sharper but I still have fluid under my chin (less than how much fat I had before), my cheeks are a little less full but it takes 4 - 6 months to see the final results 😬

[@gj9157]

@@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613 Damn, I thought it only took a few weeks for most people. I want to get this done eventually because I hate having a round face.

[@LuvCulture69]

I had the surgery two years ago done by an amazing doctor but developed Bell’s palsy which I presume was caused by an infection. Luckily it went away in around a month and I would do it all over again

[@muslimnerds]

Huh? So you shake now ?

[@everylittlebreeze]

@@muslimnerds I think you’ll find bells Pawsey is when one area is paralysed or dripstone

[@sandrairene9094]

I just had mine done last week and I’m so scared because I can move the lower half of my face on one side. It’s droopy and my top moves to the other side.

[@dongonzalez6141]

I had my surgery done, buccal fat removal and chin and jaw line lipo. I love it.. would do it all over again. Theres risk when we step foot outside our house...

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

Who did you go to?

[@JorDel_1111]

Omg I’m gonna have all these 3 on Nov 10,2022 ! Hope ya have wonderful result ❤

[@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613]

@@JorDel_1111 good luck! I'm getting mine done om March 1st.

[@JorDel_1111]

@@smileyfacewithsunglasses7613 thanks a lot and my Best wishes to u too honey 🤗

[@mightyobserver12]

Even in the house there's no safety

[@everylittlebreeze]

Thank you so much for this. It’s the first time I’ve watched any of your videos and they’re extremely informative. I have good skin and I’ve had a facelift previously. I am 66 and people have thought I’m in my late 40s. Just to give you an idea of the skin quality. I’m wondering is there an age limit to this operation? Does it leave you with any saggy skin? Thank you

[@sarawarren673]

How does aging impact results? What can I expect 20yrs down the line?

[@SrslyAnnoyed]

You'll look like Skeletor, because the buccal fat pad is supportive to the structure of your face. When it's gone, you'll look sunken in, especially when you're old.

[@marnv2956]

Thank you, may God bless you and everyone. ❤

[@CKS999]

I have just had baccal fats removed a few hours ago. My right face cannot move. Is this normal?

[@Scott-got-caught]

Yes

[@Rickhanson112]

How are you now?

[@marcholguin6730]

Can you have buccal fat removal in conjunction with a face lift? And if so, are some of the risks you mentioned less likely to occur?

[@Scott-got-caught]

A lot of ppl do it with chin lipo

[@tashithapa708]

Hey does this surgery disturbs our smile line or does this make us look wrinkled

[@ahmadalqadi9324]

Hi doctor, is there any possibility to rebuild the fat over time again in the buccal ?

[@Qwnzx1]

How long should someone be on antibiotics ?

[@bella-hi2ii]

i wanna get this because i have a wide and square face. is this the best surgery for that? or are there other ones

[@whodis2792]

you may want to consider botox to your masseters first. it's usually $700 which is a lot more affordable. the botox reduces the muscles mass in your jaw which makes you look slimmer. buccal fat removal is to remove fat out of your cheek pockets. i said botox because you mentioned wide and square, not that you have ''fat cheeks''

[@bella-hi2ii]

@@whodis2792 yea i’ve heard about that but its not permanent right? and i actually do have chubby cheeks now that you mention it. even when i was really skinny my cheeks have always been chubby. i don’t have a huge issue with that so i mainly just wanna get rid of the width and square/roundness (its a mix of both).

[@whodis2792]

@@bella-hi2ii Ah yes, it's not permanent but can last up to 9 months or so. I'm getting this buccal procedure early Feb next year. Like you, I also have a wide square face and slightly plump cheeks. I don't mind the wide and square, but I'd like it with that "gaunt" look (sorta like Olivia Wilde). Sounds like botox might be your route if your plump cheeks aren't what bother you.

[@bella-hi2ii]

@@whodis2792 goodluck on your surgery!! and hmm yea, do you know of any permanent surgeries to get rid of square face? or is botox the only option

[@xristinarose2409]

Also possibly V-line surgery. But im not sure what you need, i havnt seen your pic. Basically there are 3 things: - to much fat => solved by buccal fat removal - to much muscle => solved by botox - large bone => solved by V-line surgery. Botox is easyest recovery and cheapest, V-line is the longest recovery and most pricey with most risks where buccal f. R. Is in between. But you need to fix the main issue, not just do something random. Get yourself an appointment with a good surgeon and best of luck

[@karlafaulkner915]

I don’t why people want to look 30 years older.

[@alwayslia2986]

For Me personally I want to get it as soon as a turn 18 because my genetics make me only gain weight in my face. That’s why.

[@karlafaulkner915]

@@alwayslia2986 Have you tried cutting down on the salts in your diet or trying different facial moisturizer. Maybe your face isn't fat maybe it is swollen.

[@alwayslia2986]

@@karlafaulkner915 I eat a VERY low sodium diet. My face has been chubby ever since I was a little girl

[@pvp-xq3bl]

@@alwayslia2986 hey , you should wait until you are a fully formed adult to make such a life changing decision ! i get it 18 is a grown up age but you still got a long life to live. its irreversible. and theres nothing wrong with chubby cheeks. you should deffo not get surgery just for that reason. ik this is ur choice but i just had to tell you that many of our insecurities are dumb made up standards that we will regret having as an older person.

[@alwayslia2986]

@@pvp-xq3bl thank you for ur input! I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. The problem with “wait until they go away” is it’s genetics for me my whole family have moon faces, they won’t go away naturally.

[@adderon]

Better buccal up for this one

[@DriveManual]

dr i have had 2 facelifts i was wondering if i can get buccal removal after a facelift or will it cause sagging around that area (jowl)

[@elsaweisel5344]

My smile is still a bit crooked my right side will not open as wide as my left side 😔 I’m close to being 5 months post op

[@sandrairene9094]

I just had mine done last week and I’m so scared because I cant move the lower half of my face on one side. It’s droopy and my top moves to the other side. Did you experience anything similar?

[@roxanagholami9577]

Can you graft fat back into the buccal space after buccal fat removal if the patient would like to add volume back to their cheeks later on ?

[@Princess-zc2fh]

I think so, most people do filler though from what I’ve seen

[@EktaSinghji]

hello dr i have got my buccal fat removal surgery 15 days ago my one side cheek is ok but my right side cheek has a bump from day one...after surgery...my surgeon used to drain that bump and the red alkine liquid drained out and i was told to massage that area ...i used to massage and again drained by myself but thay bump is not going yet ..is it normal...subside after some month...or will i have to do something else. i have same problem which you describe with your patient in this video...please help me

[@Iamdianelouise]

Does it make you age faster vs just doing chin lipo

[@chicagolatinabt]

I had the procedure with another Dr and didn’t see a difference.

[@mightyobserver12]

Really? U still need to diet for face to forn

[@nissaloner08]

from where the Dr. he is ?

[@carmolina]

I did mine a week ago. I have a big hematoma. The Doctor is just massaging it everyday…I asked if it should be drained…he said now…I’m confused! I think it needs to be drained!?

[@EktaSinghji]

are you ok now

[@sharonsawesomeness]

Hi Dr. What about reversing it ? Are u able to graft fat back into those areas ? Please I need an answer ☹️

[@Ellenbr]

No. From what I have researched, it is not reversible.

[@Escalated401]

Yes the buccal fat won’t grow back ever but fat grafting is definitely possible!

[@Scott-got-caught]

I would imagine it's like any other lipo...it's permanent but if you gain weight it may go back. If I gain weight you tend to see it in my face, similar if I lose weight. So idk but if fat increased there before I'm sure it can increase again, over time of corse

[@Iwishthattoo]

What if my buccal fat pad removal stitches came apart?

[@mightyobserver12]

Of course the skin would be renewed

[@Scott-got-caught]

They're made to dissolve away 😅

[@natalie-ximena]

I’ve heard getting this can age you faster…is it true??

[@laangelsfan]

Good question! Lol 🤔

[@somwiangket6797]

I’ve read many comments about this online. The thing is, we don’t really know if someone is really aging faster because of the buccal fat removal, or it’s their natural aging process. I’ve read comments that ‘after years’ of buccal fat removal they started to see the wrinkle.. I am always wonder why they think buccal fat removal is the reason..

[@celestialasmr9624]

Youre right, it can. As you age you naturally loose plumpness in the face. So, if you've already removed some of that fat tissue it can leave you looking gaunt in later life. I personally would only recommend buccal fat removal if you have a particularly large amount of it to start with, relative to your general body fat content. Does that make sense?

[@natalie-ximena]

@@celestialasmr9624 yes it does, thank you🫶🏼

[@adenielle2331]

I read about how it could potentially do that IF you are not the right candidate for the procedure. I was considering having this done since I have quite a chubby face, but because I have hollowed eyes, I chose not to do it in the future instead. Don't want to emphasize my already hollow eyes even more lol

[@luchung1989]

remove partially, do not remove completely

[@elsirsudan7329]

Are u in uk 🇬🇧

[@serenityplaygroung]

I had this last week one side of my face is fine the other side has a hard lump that hurts to the touch. I also notice this side was more swollen after the procedure. Unsure if I should give it time or go ER

[@HailyMB]

Go to Er/urgent care!

[@EktaSinghji]

hyy are you ok now

[@AeronBrusen]

Guys, if you want your face to look sharp dan slim. Just go to the gym. Exercise, eat less sugar, eat less carbs, and stay on calorie deficit. Lower your body fat to 10% and you'll look amazing. Let alone healthy. Just doing surgery like buccal fat removal while your body has like 30%++ body fat won't change anything. Seriously, your face will look asymmetric. On top of that, your face just look the same. Still stubby and chubby. Please tell them the truth, Doctor.

[@xristinarose2409]

10% body fat is almost impossibke to females. This is almost competitive body building level, at this point most women lose their periods and get unhealty. I get what you are trying to say, but even then its not always right. Sometimes its genetics. Saying this as i was skinny with low body fat for quite some time (weight around 46kg) and still my face looked like a swollen chipmunk. Im 31 and not fat, yet it still looks chubby. This runs in the family. My brother who works out a lot is also a chipmunk. So if that s something you really dislike, then surgery is sometimes the only option. I decided to stay a chipmunk btw 😅 basically this surgery was meant for adults with normal BMI but an overy round/heavy lower face

[@klamer8841]

surgery is for the lazy people who won't go to the gym, i used to have sharp and slim face when i competed but it makes me looks aging

[@daddyanalprobation5260]

bro it’s usually genetics and 10% body fat is literally body building level what are you talking about

[@NurseShells]

@@klamer8841that’s a false equivalency. 😅

[@rachelm9350]

Not just that. When they get old they will look like a freak and you can't fix it.

[@veronicagarcia6830]

I hade buccal fat removal a month ago. The results are horrible. I’m having trouble with my speech because my upper lip is numb and it rices more to the left side. I talk like a person with no teeth. I hope this gets fix for my mental health.

[@sandrairene9094]

Same

[@user-u7u8b]

I hope everything is better now, Veronica. I was considering going for it but I guess not, too risky.

[@damnbrainlets7721]

Maybe go to a better doctor/surgeon

[@Scott-got-caught]

Are you OK now

[@veronicagarcia6830]

I’m not ok. I’m going in October to fix it, how I don’t know. It’s overwhelming the pain I’ve been going trough. 6 months and my lip is till symmetric the pain on my teeth and other discomforts thx guys.

[@JTansleyandFluffyBug]

I wish that this video didn’t have those silly inserts that keep interrupting the doctor’s talking!!!! Stupid and unnecessary!

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

Do not do this. Nobody needs this surgery and it will age you badly.

[@damnbrainlets7721]

I will

[@homeland1128]

lies

[@amazingmelanin6588]

My aunt Got it & is now 60 & looks great. she always had huge cheeks so much so that people called her baby face. Even after the surgery her face is still full. Just not chipmunk cheeks anymore

[@deireadh703]

I need. Aging is ALWAYS bad

[@Liz19955]

So what? You age and if you don’t like your cheeks anymore you can get some injections to put a little more volume on your face. Not a reason to not do something that you think you will like for a while. You’ll eventually age and you can deal with it at that time.

[@amishra3161]

Hi doctor its not a hate comment but you should get a treatment for your dark circles

[@vim2339]

😂Haha 😂

[@mayathompson727]

Lol that’s mean 😅

[@lexaneli]

You do realise plastic surgeons rarely do any procedures to themselves even if its cosmetic. Obviously if it's there, he probably just doesn't care, or, if it's hereditary which is impossible or very difficult to get rid of, he probably still just doesn't care. Like most men, they are not as obsessed about their looks as women who are overly critical

[@catloungelove]

what an entitled comment..´you should´... really?

[@reyk6697]

Dr. Patel 🤮🤮🤮🤮 gujratis yuck