What is Buccal Fat Removal ?
Many people with round or fuller faces wish for a more contoured facial appearance. Buccal Fat Removal Excess fat in the lower face can cause you to look as though you are carrying more weight than you are and contribute to the appearance of shapelessness and age. DR KANIKA SINGLA
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Fat pad sits just below your cheekbones, between facial muscles. The size of each person’s buccal fat pad can vary significantly and influences face shape. Buccal fat pad removal (also called cheek reduction surgery, Bichatectomy, or buccal lipectomy) involves reducing fat via small incisions inside the cheeks.
Most patients interested in this procedure perceive their face as “chipmunk cheeked,” round, or overly full and hope to achieve a contoured look. ( OUR SERVICES )
Buccal Fat Removal Frequently Asked Questions ?
What are the risk of Buccal Fat Removal ?
While buccal fat removal is generally well-tolerated, some risks
associated with any surgery, such as infection, bleeding,
asymmetry, nerve injury, or a reaction to medications
administered.
Can Excess Buccal Fat Return After Surgery ?
The fat removed during your surgery cannot return. However, the remaining tissue will continue to change naturally with age and weight change.
How soon can I return to work after my surgery ?
Each patient’s recovery is different, but many patients can return to work the day after surgery. However, a more extended period away from work may be necessary for patients with physically active jobs.
Is Buccal Fat Removal Painful ?
Although buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure, the surgery and recovery are both tolerable for most patients. Local anesthesia allows for the simple and painless removal of excess fat, and the mouth’s ability to heal quickly contributes to a generally easy recovery. Many patients need no pain medication beyond Tylenol during their recovery.
Can you reduce Buccal Fat Naturally ?
Unfortunately, as described above, the buccal fat is not metabolically active, so excessive buccal fat typically remains even in conditions of extreme weight loss or advanced age.
The only way to remove excess buccal fat effectively is through surgery. One of the primary goals of buccal fat removal is to create more defined cheekbones and a streamlined facial silhouette. This procedure can help patients achieve a more sculpted and balanced look.