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Chisel it down: Buccal Fat Removal at Medstar Multispeciality Hospital

Are you self-conscious about the fullness of your cheeks? The era of Chubby cheeks is long gone! It’s the new age of chiseled cheeks and sharp jawline. Do you want to achieve a more defined and slender facial profile? Look no further than Medstar Multispeciality Hospital's Buccal Fat Removal procedure.

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal Fat Removal is a surgical procedure that aims to remove excess fat from the buccal fat pads, located in the cheeks. Our expert surgeons use advanced techniques to target and eliminate unwanted fat, revealing a more defined and sculpted facial appearance.

The Procedure

Our Buccal Fat Removal procedure typically involves making a small incision inside the mouth, followed by the removal of excess fat from the buccal fat pads. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring a comfortable and pain-free experience.

Healing Process

SSome degree of swelling, bruising, and pain can be expected after the procedure, which can be countered with painkillers and rest. A soft diet is advisable for a couple of days afterward to minimize discomfort and pain. Most patients recover fully within 4-6 weeks, but in most cases, patients return to normal activities in 1-2 weeks.

Before After

FAQ

Is buccal fat removal permanent?

Like any other fat removal surgery, buccal fat removal removes the buccal (lower cheek) fat permanently. The buccal fat is supposed to decrease in size with age but sometimes due to weight gain or genetics, it remains there as it is. This results in a chubby face or baby-like face in adults. Once removed it will never come back.

Will it leave scars?

No, buccal fat removal does not leave visible scars on the face. In this procedure, the incisions are made inside the mouth (intraoral) on the cheeks near the upper 2nd molars. After removing the buccal fat, surgical incisions are stitched back with self-dissolving stitches resulting in scarless slimming of the face.

What are the complications of buccal fat removal?

Buccal fat removal has safe results when performed by a certified plastic surgeon. Its general complications are swelling, redness, bleeding, and bruising which subside in 7 to 10 days. Also, medicines are prescribed by the surgeon to get relief from these symptoms.

Other possible complications are:

What causes a chubby face appearance?

A chubby face or round shape of the face is caused by the buccal fat present in between the facial muscles. It also results in undefined jawlines and prominent nasolabial folds. This buccal pad of fat can be removed surgically by buccal. Fat pad removal procedure with the least complications.

Can this surgery be performed with other facial surgeries?

Yes, this surgery is also performed with other facial rejuvenation cosmetic procedures like botox, facelift, rhinoplasty, chin implants, and lip augmentation This enhances the results of other surgeries. All facial cosmetic surgeries maintain the aesthetic proportions of the patient. Consult our doctors for face proportion assessment and recommendations for facial rejuvenation.

Will it help in slimming the face?

Buccal fat removal removes the extra fat present in the lower cheeks and gives the face a slim appearance with sharp jawlines. This procedure can easily change the shape of the face and cheeks with minimum complications. Buccal or cheek fat makes the face look round or chubby and can be easily removed surgically.

What is buccal fat?

Buccal fat is the lobulated mass of fat present in between the facial muscles in the cheeks. This fat helps babies in suckling and gives the face a baby-like chubby appearance. This fat decreases with age but in many people, it remains as it is giving the face a chubby appearance. In adults, it serves no function and can be removed surgically.