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Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance.

It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.

If you’re displeased with the roundness of your face and wish you had a more slender contour, buccal fat removal may be a good option.

Buccal fat removal involves removing the buccal fat pads that are stored in the cheeks that cannot be lost with normal diet and exercise.

  • Am I a Good Candidate For buccal fat removal?

    You are an ideal candidate for buccal fat removal:

    • If you have excess fat in your cheek area just above the lower jaw bone
    • If you are bothered by your full cheeks, “baby face” or “chipmunk face”
    • If you’d like a more defined, contoured face

  • The procedure of Buccal Fat Removal

    A buccal fat removal e is generally performed under local anesthesia right in our office. Access to the buccal fat pads is achieved through incisions in the mouth near the second molar and does not result in visible scars on the face. Then the correct amount of the buccal pad is pushed into the mouth where it can be removed to enhance the patient’s youthful contours and overall facial shape.

    The procedure itself takes approximately 30 – 60 minutes.

  • Benefits of Buccal Lipectomy

    Cheek reduction surgery offers many benefits, including:

    • More defined cheeks
    • Improved facial contours
    • Rejuvenated facial shape
    • Enhanced facial appearance
    • Increased self-confidence
  • What should I expect during my buccal fat removal recovery?

    Following your buccal fat removal surgery, you may be instructed to stay on a liquid diet for several days or longer. Special mouth wash to reduce the risk of infection.

    You will be given specific instructions that may include:

    • How to care for your surgical site(s) following surgery
    • Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
    • Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health
    • When to follow up with your plastic surgeon

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