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Farid Castellano
Covers Procedures
Farid reports the procedures beat, walking first-time patients through consultations, technique choices, and the aftercare that decides how a result actually settles.
5 stories by Farid Castellano
Myth Check5 min · Farid Castellano
Buccal Fat Removal: What the Procedure Actually Changes, and What It Cannot
The cheek-slimming surgery went viral for creating 'model cheekbones.' A closer look at the anatomy shows why results vary widely, and why age matters more than most patients realize.
August 6, 2026
Procedures6 min · Farid Castellano
PDO thread lifts for the lower face: what threads can and cannot lift
Barbed threads are marketed as a lunchtime facelift, but they reposition tissue modestly and temporarily. Here is how they actually work, who benefits, and where they fall short of surgery.
July 20, 2026
Procedures6 min · Farid Castellano
Skin tightening for jawline definition: what energy devices really do
Ultrasound and radiofrequency treatments firm the skin that drapes over the jaw, no filler and no incisions. What they realistically achieve, how long results take, and who actually benefits.
July 7, 2026
Procedures6 min · Farid Castellano
Fat transfer for facial volume and contour
Using your own fat to restore youthful fullness, naturally and lastingly.
February 14, 2026
Procedures6 min · Farid Castellano
Buccal fat removal: the sculpted-cheek procedure
A small operation with permanent effects, and reasons for caution.
September 24, 2025