The quest for a slim, contoured jawline continues to be in popular pursuit, even more so with the latest plastic surgery fad – buccal fat removal. Dating back to the 1930s, this cosmetic procedure surgically removes the fat between the cheekbone and jawbone to reveal a more defined facial structure. The fat is typically removed by making an incision inside the cheek near the back molars and is then closed with sutures or stitches. Although buccal fat removal is noted ... Continue Reading
