Buccal fat refers to a deep fat pad that is located in the lower face and cheek. It lies between facial
muscles. This area can give the lower face a rounded or heavy appearance that can emphasize facial jowling. By undergoing buccal fat excision in Houston, Texas, the lower face will have improved contour and appear more sculpted. Results are long lasting from this simple procedure. It is important to achieve the right contour with this procedure in order to avoid a hollowed appearance. An experienced facial plastic surgeon can help you achieve the right balance for your facial features.
Diminish a rounded or heavy appearance to cheeks
Improve jowls
Provide younger-looking facial contours
Remove Cheek fat
Diminish a rounded or heavy appearance to cheeks
Ideal candidates for buccal fat removal, or cheek fat removal, are in good health and have realistic expectations and a healthy weight. Patients must also have the appropriate facial anatomy. Dr. Bender can help you determine if buccal fat is the reason for facial rounding.
This procedure is performed as an outpatient under local anesthesia. It can take around one hour to complete. The incisions are made inside the mouth along the cheeks. The fat pad will be debulked through these small incisions and closed with dissolvable sutures. A head wrap is applied for a few days after the procedure.
Both swelling and bruising are common after surgery. Icing can help expedite return to social activity. There is typically minimal discomfort after this procedure. A liquid or soft diet is recommended until the incisions start to heal. Full recovery can take around three weeks.
Yes, once the buccal fat is removed it does not return. That being said, the fat cells that remain can expand with future weight gain and increase the fullness in this area.
This is commonly performed for adults over the age of 18 and can be appropriate for both men and women. It is important to be healthy enough to undergo this procedure.
This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so no discomfort is felt by the patient. There can be mild discomfort during recovery, but this can be managed by over-the-counter pain medications and the appropriate diet.
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