Buccal fat removal, also known as buccal lipectomy, aims to reduce volume in the cheeks to redefine your facial profile. This cosmetic procedure delivers a chiseled look by slimming down your facial contours through fat removal.
Most of us have naturally full and chubby cheeks. Although they contribute to a youthful appearance, some people desire angular cheek bones and a more defined face shape. However, achieving this is no easy task since the cheeks tend to be one of the most fat-resistant regions of our body.
Fortunately, buccal fat removal surgery can dramatically change the contours of your face. This procedure can be performed as a stand alone procedure, or in conjunction with rhinoplasty, face lift or other cosmetic surgeries.
The results of buccal fat removal surgery in Dubai will vary depending on the size of your buccal fat pads. However, what you can expect is a sculpted, symmetrical look for the lower face. If you’re wondering what this procedure entails, here is what to expect from buccal fat removal surgery.
How does buccal fat removal surgery work?
The buccal fat pad is a round deposit of fat located in the middle of your cheek. This fat pad supports your facial muscles, and can extend up to the temples. The volume and size of buccal fat pads differs for each individual. For instance, fuller fat pads can give the face a chubby appearance.
This is where buccal fat removal surgery comes in. This cosmetic surgery involves the removal of buccal fat pads to accentuate your cheek bones and jawline. It reduces unwanted fat deposits in the lower face, thus offering improved facial harmony.
What happens during buccal fat removal surgery?
Buccal fat surgery is performed in an out patient setting. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon begins by inducing local anesthesia. They may opt for general anesthesia if you prefer it or you are having another cosmetic procedure alongside buccal fat removal.
Once the patient is sedated, the Plastic Surgeon draws small incisions on the inside of the mouth. These incisions are used to access the buccinator muscle, and reach your buccal fat pads. He or she then applies light pressure on the pads to expose them, and trims them away. Once the fat pads are removed from both cheeks, the incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures.
What happens after buccal fat removal surgery?
Your Plastic Surgeon will provide you detailed after care instructions following the procedure. These will include using a special mouth rinse to prevent the risk of infection and having a light diet. You may be placed on a liquid diet for the first few days, after which you can switch to soft foods.
Patients can expect some swelling and bruising after the surgery; this will resolve itself within a few days. The healing time for buccal fat removal surgery is typically 3 weeks, but this varies from patient to patient.
Who is an ideal candidate?
You can pursue buccal fat removal surgery if your wish to reduce fullness in the cheeks. This cosmetic surgery can be safely performed on individuals with a stable weight who are in good health. You must be a non-smoker or quit smoking if you plan to undergo buccal fat removal. It is also important to keep realistic expectations from buccal fat removal surgery.
Reasons why buccal fat removal surgery may not be the ideal procedure for you
Buccal fat removal is not suitable for patients with a narrow face. Our faces naturally lose fat as we age, so opting for cosmetic surgery may result in a gaunt appearance later on.
Before undergoing buccal fat removal surgery, you must be aware of its limitations, and consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He or she will guide you on how this procedure can achieve your aesthetic goals, depending on the size of your individual buccal fat pads.
If you want to know more about buccal fat removal in Dubai, please contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
