What are the risks with buccal fat removal?

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What are the risks with buccal fat removal?

With any surgical procedure, there are risks associated. It is essential to take the time to think through these and discuss them with Dr. Song before making your final decisions. Some of the risks may include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Injury to a salivary duct
  • Damage to branches of the facial nerve, resulting in temporary or permanent facial muscle weakness
  • Numbness or other changes in sensation
  • Poor healing of incisions
  • Possibility of revisional surgery
  • Subtle cheek asymmetry