Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

If you are tired of rounded face and full cheeks and seek aesthetically pleasing facial features, you don't have to wait any longer. Plump lower cheeks can be due to excess fat in the buccal cavity and it cannot be treated through exercise and even diet. Buccal fat removal surgery is a minor surgical procedure that is designed to remove the excess fat in the lower cheeks. You would notice a slimmer face, more youthful appearance and smoother cheeks after the surgical procedure.

Am I the Right Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?

Both men and women with unwanted fullness in the lower cheek area can benefit from our buccal fat removal process. When you setup an online appointment with our experts, we would review your medical history and listen to the concerns you might have regarding the surgical process. Our experts will graciously explain the procedure's details and establish a customized pre, and post surgical plan for you.

How Can I Prepare for Buccal Fat Removal?

If you feel that buccal fat removal at Harmonia is right for you, a surgery appointment can easily be set up with our expert. You will receive complete details for post surgery care and what you can expect after surgery.

Buccal fat removal procedure can be performed as outpatient surgery under local anesthetic as well as general anesthesia. A small incision will be made between your cheek and gums. Our expert will remove an adequate amount of fat between your cheek and second molar so that an aesthetically pleasing contour is visible. The incision on your slender, sculpted cheek will then be closed using a dissolvable suture.

Are there any Potential Risks of Buccal Fat Removal?

Well, our buccal fat removal process is extremely safe and effective. Like any other surgical process, there is rarely a chance for complication (for example poor healing or bleeding). Because we utilize only the best equipment and the best expertise, you can further reduce your risk for any complication.

How long does it take for Complete Recovery?

Buccal fat removal has very little downtime. You might notice minor swelling or bruising after the procedure but the recovery would be pain free. Most of our patients' look and feel better to be able to fly back to their home the next day.

Face and cheek slimming results from a buccal fat removal procedure are usually apparent right after the surgery. You will be able to notice even better results after the swelling subsides. The entire Buccal fat removal procedure doesn't take long to complete and you should be feeling well enough after the surgery. The procedure uses local anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the patient's condition and takes about an hour to perform.

Buccal fat removal doesn't leave visible scarring or incisions. Other techniques to remove excessive fat deposits in cheeks can be traditional or laser lipolysis. Our experts will discuss the amount of fat that can be removed for best possible results in each technique and pros and cons. Please get in touch with our experts to know more about the process and what would work best for you.