Buccal Pad Removal

Contents

1. What is Buccal Fat Removal?
2. Would You Benefit from Buccal Fat Removal?
3. The Buccal Fat Removal Procedure
4. Buccal Fat Removal Recovery
5. Procedures to Combine with Buccal Fat Removal
6. Schedule a Consultation

Would You Benefit from Buccal Fat Removal?

The best candidates for the buccal fat removal procedure are healthy individuals without underlying medical conditions. It’s also important to have realistic expectations about the results you can achieve. If you have the following concerns, you might be a good candidate for cheek reduction surgery:

• Chubby cheeks
• Fullness in the cheek area

Candidacy for buccal fat removal must be carefully considered by an expert facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Ghafouri. Buccal fat is naturally lost with age so if you don’t currently have an excess amount of fat, you could be left with an overly gaunt look that worsens over time. Dr. Ghafouri will carefully examine your facial structure and discuss your concerns to prevent this complication and help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

The Buccal Fat Removal Procedure

Buccal fat removal can be performed using twilight sedation with local anesthesia or complete IV sedation with general anesthesia. Both methods completely numb the treatment area so that patients will feel comfortable during surgery. Dr. Ghafouri will make a small incision inside each cheek to expose the fat pads and then gently push them out. Once they are fully exposed, the fat pads will be cut away and the incisions closed with dissolvable sutures.

Buccal Fat Removal Recovery

After buccal fat pad removal, mild to moderate swelling and bruising are common. Swelling can take several months to completely reduce so you won’t immediately see your final results. However, most swelling and discomfort will improve within the first week and you can return to almost all your normal activities. More strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least three weeks. Since incisions are made inside the cheeks, there will be no visible scarring.

Procedures to Combine with Buccal Fat Removal

Meet Dr. Ali Ghafouri

Dr. Ghafouri MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. His exclusive specialization in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery sets him apart from other plastic surgeons who practice a larger range of facial and body surgeries. The eyes are a complex and dynamic structure that requires the trained eye of an eyelid surgeon like Dr. Ghafouri to achieve the best possible results. He has performed over 12,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, each with a personalized approach and commitment to exceptional results.

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