Buccal Fat Pad Removal

If you feel your face is too wide, round, or full due to the size of your cheeks, a buccal fat pad removal procedure may be the solution for achieving a more balanced, sculpted look. We have helped many men and women make their ideal facial contours a reality with this procedure.

Buccal fat pads are located within the muscles of the cheeks. These encapsulated masses of fat give the cheeks volume and have a significant impact on your face shape. Some patients have large buccal fat pads which can result in overly prominent cheeks or a “baby face.” Surgically removing the buccal fat pads decreases cheek volume to create a slimmer facial profile.

A consultation is the best way to find out if this procedure can accomplish your desired facial shape. A physical examination will be performed to assess your concerns during the consultation and we will speak with you about your facial sculpting goals.

Candidates for facial plastic surgery must be in good health. It is important to provide detailed information about any current or prior medical conditions, so we can determine if you can safely undergo cosmetic surgery.

Buccal fat removal is not recommended for patients who:

Are overweight or obese

Have signs of facial aging such as skin laxity and/or jowls

Have a naturally thin face

Local anesthesia is used when buccal fat removal is performed as a stand-alone procedure. If it is combined with additional facial plastic surgeries, general anesthesia may be necessary.

After the anesthesia takes effect, the buccal fat pad will be exposed by making an incision inside the cheek and then applying pressure on the outside of the cheek. The fat will then be separated from the surrounding tissue, and permanently removed. Incisions will be closed with sutures to complete the procedure.

Bruising and swelling are to be expected after the surgery. These symptoms will be much less noticeable after two or three weeks.

Since you’ll have incisions inside the mouth, it is important to closely follow your aftercare instructions for protecting these sites. You will need to rinse the mouth with a special mouthwash as directed. This helps to prevent infection.

A liquid diet will also be necessary for the first several days after your surgery. As the incisions heal, you will be advised when you can transition from liquids to a soft food diet and then to an unrestricted diet.

It takes time for post-surgical swelling to dissipate and allow your new cheek contours to take their intended shape. While complete healing can take several months, you will likely begin to see improvements sooner.

This procedure provides long-lasting results since the fat is permanently removed from the cheeks. It is important to note that while the extracted fat cannot return, fat cells in the cheek area can increase in size if you gain weight. To keep your facial contours slim and sculpted, you will want to take care to manage your weight.

We are trained and experienced in the latest brow lift techniques. When planning a patient’s surgery, we consider the position of the hairline, the height of the forehead, and many other factors.

Brow lifts for women often require an endoscopic technique or a temporal technique:

ENDOSCOPIC BROWLIFT FOR WOMEN

When a patient desires a subtle, yet noticeable lift in the upper face with minimal downtime, the endoscopic technique can be ideal.

TEMPORAL BROWLIFT FOR WOMEN

If we determine that lifting just the outer part of the eyebrows will brighten and refresh the eye area, as well as rejuvenate the forehead, we will use the temporal brow lift technique. This approach is often preferable for women who desire a “cat eye” effect.

We will discuss your treatment options with you during your consultation. You will also be able to view before and after photos of previous female brow lift patients, so you have a good understanding of what is possible with the various techniques.

My patient is in front of the camera all the time and did not like her side profile or her cheeks. She tried using fillers before to contour her face but was unhappy with the results and it was time for finessed facial sculpting. This combination approach will address all of her concerns using on small hidden incision under the chin

Finessed Neck Sculpting is the most powerful technique to tighten the neck muscles and sculpt the deep neck fat. No weight loss regimen, diet or non surgical treatment can accomplish this. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.

The price of permanently reducing the size of your cheeks with buccal fat removal depends on several factors. Anesthesia fees and whether you pair the procedure with additional non-surgical or surgical facial enhancement treatments will impact the overall cost.

If you desire smaller, more proportionate cheeks, we can deliver natural-looking, lasting results that you will love. Reach out today to schedule a consultation for buccal fat pad removal in Beverly Hills. We look forward to meeting you and helping you look your best!