Buccal fat removal refers to a plastic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from the cheeks in order to create a more proportional facial contour. Buccal fat pad is the name given to the rounded mass in the middle of cheeks. Everyone has these pads however some people have larger buccal pads which make their face look more round or full.
• People who have round, full faces.
• People who look like they have ‘baby face’ due to large, full cheeks.
• People who are seeking edgier facial lines.
If it is not accompanied by any other surgeries, buccal fat removal surgery is performed under local anesthesia during which the patient remains awake but does not feel anything. The doctor will make a small incision inside the cheek and remove extra fat. The incisions will be closed up and the operation would be complete.
It is a fairly simple and easy operation that takes around 1 hour to complete and can be accompanied by some other facial plastic procedures to achieve desired outcomes.
Patients are typically released from the ITMT Group facilities the day of procedure. Mild pain, swelling and difficulty chewing are totally normal and expected side effects that will most likely take about one week to disappear. Your doctor may prescribe a mouthwash in order to prevent any infection that might take place. You will have to follow a liquid only diet for a few days after the operation.
Full recovery takes about 3 weeks post surgery. You can expect to see the final result in about one month after the surgery once all the swelling has completely gone down and the cheeks have settled in.
