Ready to lose your face fat? Some of the popular procedures that Dr. Reddy performs to remove face fat include liposuction and buccal fat removal. With liposuction, Dr. Reddy utilizes thin tubes called cannulas to surgically remove belly fat. Recovery time depends on the amount of liposuction performed, and Dr. Reddy will probably require the use of a compression garment for a period of time to reduce swelling and help skin retract. For more information on liposuction, you can visit our liposuction page.Smoking, drinking and certain medications should be avoided before and after surgery. A buccal fat extraction normally takes about an hour to perform. First local anesthesia is given with very fine needles to make the area numb. An incision about 1- 2 cm long is made between your cheek and gums (maxillary vestibule), starting above the second upper molar towards the back of your mouth.
Fat is removed with liposuction from other areas of the body like the abdomen, hips, thighs etc. and micro-droplets are carefully injected into certain parts of the face. Dr. Bared will carefully listen to your concerns during your consultation, and after a thorough physical exam discuss with you if you are a good candidate for facial fat transfer.
Buccal fat is the pads of fat located in the lower part of the cheeks. People with prominent buccal fat pads often described themselves as having “chubby cheeks”. Some people have chubby cheeks as a result of being overweight, while others have a genetic predisposition and inherit the feature from a parent. Vancouver buccal fat removal (also called cheek reduction) may be an option for people who want to reduce the size of their cheeks. The result of the surgery is a slimmer facial appearance with more contoured cheeks.
What is the procedure of buccal fat reduction? The procedure itself is fairly simple and not overly-invasive. First local anesthesia is given with very fine needles to make the area numb then a small incision is made inside the mouth and the lump of fat is gently removed. Then gently and little by little fat is extracted. Sometimes a collective amount the size of a golf ball is removed; sometimes more.
Only a skilled plastic surgeon can determine the appropriate amount of buccal fat to be removed for patients. At The Plastic Surgery Group, our plastic surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and have years of experience in buccal fat removal procedures. Patients are reminded that a buccal fat removal procedure will change the look of your face. Setting realistic expectations from your check reduction procedure and discussing those options with your surgeon will help maximize your result. One of our friendly surgery schedulers will share the surgeons’ credentials, answer questions and schedule a complimentary consultation.
Dr. Harirchian is a skilled and talented facial plastic surgeon who serves Houston patients with excellence in cosmetic cheek reduction. Cheek reduction is typically performed by removing buccal fat pads in the cheeks in order to create a more chiseled and contoured mid-face. Buccal fat removal to reduce full cheeks is a simple and straightforward procedure that can make a dramatic impact on one’s overall facial appearance.
Defined cheekbones that create a heart-shaped face are considered a desirable facial feature. However, some individuals have cheekbones that are hidden under rounded, square or plump cheeks. While many people lose their full or rounded cheeks as they age, some retain chubby cheeks as adults. In such cases, a cheek reduction surgery is an effective face & neck procedure that can define the cheekbones and create a more attractive facial appearance.
Remember cosmetic surgery is a serious decision and has life-changing consequences. Always do your research thoroughly so the decisions you make are well informed and never agree to anything before speaking to your surgeon and until you are completely happy with everything you have heard and read about buccal fat removal.
