Some people dislike how their faces look because of their cheeks. Buccal fat removal, fortunately, can reveal more sculpted and mature contours. This surgery, also known as cheek reduction, has many advantages that make it a popular choice.
Some people dislike how their faces look because of their cheeks. Buccal fat removal, fortunately, can reveal more sculpted and mature contours. This surgery, also known as cheek reduction, has many advantages that make it a popular choice. Buccal fat is fat that lies between your cheekbones and jawbones and helps shape your face. Everyone has buccal fat, but some people have more than others.
Here is a list of the top five advantages of buccal fat removal surgery:
- Reduction of excessive cheek fullness. Slims the face, giving it a more defined contour
- A toned face with no visible scarring
- Enhance cheek and jawline definitions with balanced facial harmony
- Target face fat that is resistant to diet and exercise
- Long-lasting, painless, and secure outcomes
Recovery from buccal fat pad removal takes about 4-6 weeks. However, it is primarily during the first few weeks that you are aware of your recovery. Sutures typically dissolve between 7 and 10 days after your procedure. The most important thing to remember about recovery is that you may need to eat soft foods for the first few days. During the recovery period, patients may use a specific mouth rinse to help keep the area clean and free of infection.
So what’s the procedure like? Well, tiny incisions will be made inside the mouth between the cheeks and gums during the buccal fat removal procedure, allowing direct access to the buccal fat pads. The fats are carefully removed and reshaped through these incisions until an optimal cheek contour and symmetry are achieved.
In most cases, treatment can be completed under local anaesthesia in about an hour or less. If more extensive sculpting is required, or if buccal fat removal is performed in conjunction with other procedures such as chin augmentation and/or neck liposuction, general anaesthesia at an outpatient surgery centre may be required.
The benefits of cheek reduction surgery can be fully realised when the surgeon’s skills are up to date and experienced. Glojas’ board-certified plastic surgeons have been performing facial aesthetic surgery for more than 26 years. Their surgical expertise ensures that the buccal fat removal surgery is painless and scarless. Make an appointment with us today!
Clients are encouraged to contact Glojas directly for a free initial consultation. Our experienced consultants will gladly provide assistance and advice on how to approach your specific challenge.