Sculpting Your Facial Contours
Buccal fat removal is a cosmetic procedure that excises the buccal fat pad located between the cheekbones and jawbones. This fat pad can give a rounder, puffier appearance to the face, which may not change with weight loss. At Advanced Facial and Nasal Surgical Center, we carefully remove this fat to enhance facial contours, resulting in a slimmer, more defined look.
The process begins with a thorough consultation to understand your goals and assess your facial structure. Our surgeons will discuss the procedure and develop a personalized plan to achieve the desired contour and definition for your face.
Preparation for your buccal fat removal includes detailed pre-surgery instructions, dietary guidelines, and any necessary medications. Our team ensures you are fully prepared for a safe and successful surgical experience.
During the procedure, you may be given anti-anxiety medication to help you relax. Local anesthesia is injected inside the cheek. Dr. Song then makes a precise incision inside your cheek to expose and remove the buccal fat pad, creating a sculpted and defined appearance. The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures, ensuring no visible scarring.
After the surgery, you will receive detailed post-operative instructions for a smooth recovery. Patients are advised to avoid interfering with the sutures and to follow a liquid or soft diet for a few days. Dr. Song may prescribe a mouth rinse to reduce the risk of infection. Swelling will subside over several weeks, revealing a slimmer and more contoured facial shape.
Choosing Advanced Facial and Nasal Surgical Center for your buccal fat removal means entrusting your care to experienced surgeons dedicated to delivering excellent results. We focus on creating a balanced and natural appearance, enhancing your facial features while maintaining your unique identity. Our commitment to using advanced techniques ensures optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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Before leaving, you will be given a list of post-operative instructions designed to make your recovery smooth and pain-free. Patients are advised to avoid interfering with the sutures inside their cheek with their tongue or opening their mouth very widely for the first week. Therefore, you may be instructed to stay on a liquid or soft diet for a few days. Dr. Song may also prescribe you a mouth rinse to reduce the risk of infection. Your cheeks will fully settle into their slimmer and more contoured shape over the next several weeks.
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:
You may be given anti-anxiety medication prior to surgery to help you relax. Once you are comfortable, local anesthetic will be injected along the inside of the cheek. Once the local anesthesia has taken effect, Dr. Song will make a precise incision inside your cheek. He will carefully expose the buccal fat pad and remove the required amount to yield a sculpted and defined appearance. He will close the wound with dissolvable sutures.
The best candidates for buccal fat removal are people who are generally healthy, have a realistic goal in mind, and have a stable weight. This includes those who have undergone a weight loss journey but still have persistently round cheeks may benefit from this procedure. The buccal fat pad, residing within the lower cheek compartment above the jawline, can give the face a puffier appearance. If you are concerned about this and desire a more sculpted cheek and jawline, a Buccal Fat Removal procedure could be the route to achieve this. Several factors may make you a poor candidate for Buccal Fat Removal, so it’s best to book a consultation with our surgeon.
The Buccal fat is located between your cheekbones and jawbones. It is an anatomic structure we all possess, but the size of the buccal fat pad is genetically larger in some people. Although an overall round face from obesity can be addressed by weight loss, the hereditary buccal fat pad size typically remains unchanged. For patients who cannot reduce a cherub or rounded appearance to their face, buccal fat removal excises this fat pad to contour the face and effectively enhance the cheekbones and jawline.
