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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.
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.
Why Choose Dr. David Mabrie for My Cheek Reduction?
Excellent Training, Double-Board Certification, Specialization in the Face and Neck
Dr. Mabrie specializes in facial cosmetic surgery for his San Francisco area patients. Completing medical school at the University of California at San Francisco with honors, his residency at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Mabrie has focused all his time and talents on plastic surgery for the face, head and neck. He has a thorough understanding of the anatomy of this complex area and has helped thousands of people feel much better about their appearance through facial cosmetic surgery and anti-aging treatments.
Dr. Mabrie follows in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Herman J. Mabrie III, a well-respected head and neck surgeon in Houston, Texas. After a distinguishing himself during his years of medical school and residency at Johns Hopkins, UCSF and Stanford, Dr. Mabrie received double-board certification from the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).
Click here to read Dr. Mabrie's full curriculum vitae.
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.
Can I See My Results Before Surgery?
Dr. Mabrie understands that choosing to have facial cosmetic surgery is a big step for many people. What if you could see what the new you will look like before you decide? What if you could view before and after photos of your own San Francisco plastic surgery before your surgery?
Dr. Mabrie's computer imaging system makes this possible. In your initial visits with him, he will listen to your goals and concerns. He'll photograph your face from six angles, then, using computer software, show you how you will look with a variety of cosmetic improvements. Click here to find out more about computer imaging.
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.
What Are the Next Steps?
You can click to find out more about Dr. Mabrie's background, and hear what other patients have to say about his work when you read patient testimonials.
If you want to learn more about payment options, or if you're considering financing your procedure, visit our Fees & Financing page.
If you'd like to talk over your individual needs with someone knowledgeable, call us at 415.445.9513.
Dr. Mabrie achieves wonderful results for his San Francisco plastic surgery patients, and he works with patients throughout the Bay Area including Oakland and Pinole. Call or contact us online today to get started.
