Buccal Fat Removal
Face
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What is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal, also known as a bichectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at removing the buccal fat pads, located deep within the cheeks. These pads contribute to facial fullness, and their removal aims to slim the cheeks, define the jawline, and create a more sculpted facial profile. This procedure is often sought by individuals seeking a chiseled and contoured appearance.
It can be paired with botox in the masseter muscle (the muscle attached to the jaw) or dermal fillers around the cheekbones to give even more of a dramatic change.
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal
- Achieve a more sculpted facial appearance
- Reduce the fullness of your lower cheeks
- Look more chiseled and contoured
What to Expect
After the procedure, you will have a compressive wrap placed around your jawline to prevent fluid collections. Once the local anesthesia wears off, you may have some mild discomfort. Tylenol and/or ibuprofen is usually adequate for this. Antibiotics, a mouthwash, and steroids are prescribed to prevent injections and help with swelling.
Swelling usually peaks around 3 days and starts to subside after that. We usually recommend icing and lymphatic massage as soon as tolerated to help with this. A gua sha stone or jade roller can help give more uniform pressure during massage.
It is rare to have significant bruising since the buccal fat pad sits deep within the cheeks, but this can happen and usually settles along the lower jawline. Makeup can be worn to cover this up even during the first week of healing.
Results start to become apparent around 1 month after the procedure but continue to improve for about 6 months.
Buccal Fat Pad Excision FAQs
Can buccal fat excision be reversed if I'm not satisfied with the results?
Will buccal fat excision cause my cheeks to look sunken or hollow?
How long does it take to see the final results of buccal fat excision?
Will buccal fat excision leave visible scars?
Can buccal fat excision be combined with other facial procedures?
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