Reveal a sculpted facial contour through Buccal Fat Removal

Achieve a sculpted, more refined facial contour with buccal fat removal surgery. This minimally invasive procedure can help you shed unwanted cheek fullness, revealing your natural bone structure for a slimmer, harmonious appearance.

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing excess fat in the cheeks, enhancing facial contours by slimming the lower face. Typically performed under local anesthesia, a small incision inside the mouth allows the surgeon to delicately remove a specific amount of fat from the buccal (cheek) area, resulting in a more sculpted, defined cheekbone appearance. This outpatient procedure offers the potential for a slimmer, more refined facial profile, highlighting the natural contours of your bone structure with relatively minimal downtime.

Is Buccal Fat Removal right for You?

  • Excess Cheek Fullness: If you have persistently full or chubby cheeks that do not diminish with weight loss and desire a slimmer facial appearance, buccal fat removal might be suitable.

  • Desire for Defined Cheekbones: Individuals looking to enhance their cheekbone structure and achieve a more sculpted facial contour may benefit from this procedure.

  • Realistic Expectations: Understanding that this surgery primarily targets the lower face's fat deposits and not overall weight loss is essential. Realistic expectations regarding achievable results are key.

  • Overall Healthy: Being in good general health, a non-smoker, and having good skin elasticity are beneficial for successful buccal fat removal.

What to Expect?

Your consultation begins with an in-depth discussion about your aesthetic goals, medical history, including any previous surgeries, current medications, allergies, and general health status. Dr. Tran will examine your cheeks and the surrounding facial structures. This includes assessing cheek volume, shape, and anatomy inside your mouth. Facial proportions and individual anatomical considerations are evaluated. Based on the assessment and your goals, a customized treatment plan is formulated. Before going home, detailed pre-operative instructions are provided, including guidelines for diet and any necessary medication adjustments.

On the day of the procedure, our seasoned team will ensure you have a comfortable, private experience. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout. Dr. Tran will make small incisions inside the mouth and gently remove the targeted buccal fat to achieve the desired facial contour. The procedure generally takes about one hour.

How is the Recovery?

The recovery after buccal fat removal is generally simple and straight-forward. For the first few days after surgery, you will experience some swelling and bruising around your lower cheeks. You will have pain medications in case you experience any discomfort and may take those as needed. You should stick with soft foods for the first week after surgery. All stitches are inside your mouth and dissolvable.

After the first week, you will return for a follow up visit with Dr. Tran. During this visit, he will check inside your mouth to make sure everything is healing well. You can expect the final outcome about three months after surgery.

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