Bucca-who? lol...I have very full cheeks which a lot of people find adorable..yet...I model in addition to dancing, etc...and in a lot of pictures, my face looks way too full and in images where you can't see my whole body, I am often perceived as being heavier than I really am based on my face or there is slight distortion because of the 'chipmunk cheek' look. I looked into buccal fat removal, which is a relatively minor surgery, fairly inexpensive (about 2k) and is done on the inside of the mouth with no scars. Basically, they remove the buccal pads on the inside of the jaw and, if it is extensive, will also do minor lipo. I think I'd be fine with just the pads removed and I have read the risks about removing too much because of its potential to create a'gaunt' appearance at a later age. However, I really think this surgery would be ideal for me to create a more 'streamlined' face....I've seen myself on film and in pictures and although I have been told I have a good profile (I lived in Hollywood), I think that the chubby cheeks sort of hold me back. Has anyone here ever done or know anyone who has done this procedure? I have emailed a surgeon in Pasadena but I couldnt even arrange a consultation until April (and I'm not in the US at the moment). You can check out links to see what the before and after's look like....For the record, I feel that I have a healthy self image and feel attractive in daily life, I just feel for the industry I am in, it is something that, if corrected, would result in an even better overall appearance. Your thoughts, gang?





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