Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal Fat Removal (buccal being a Latin derivative of bucca meaning “puffed cheek”), is a procedure that helps sculpt and refine the cheeks, gently proportioning the face by adjusting the facial tissues known as the ‘buccal fat pads’. Extraction of buccal fat can be performed using a delicate procedure known as Facetite, or in cases that do not require simultanous skin tightening, surgical removal.

What is buccal Fat Removal  ?

Most of the time, bectectomy is also referred to as triangular face operation and V face operation. The Hollywood cheek aesthetics is accurate when applied to faces that are generally close to the square shape of the contour on the face, and to the faces where the fat pad on the cheeks is too high.

Another name for cheek aesthetics is Bichektomy. Hollywood cheek aesthetics is the popular name of the operation. In this operation, it can be expressed as the removal of excess fat cushions within the visible outer surface of the cheeks, without leaving any marks, only within the mouth, 1 cm away from the cheek area.

How is buccal Fat Removal performed  ?

Cheek aesthetic surgery, under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, is a very comfortable and risk-free operation that ends on average 30min. In cheek aesthetics, the size, shape of the fat to be taken from the cheek region and the formation of the jaw with the desired shape depend on the personal preparation of the cheek triangle before the operation. For this reason, remember that surgeon surgeon’s experience is important.

Who Can Perform It and Where?

As with all surgical procedures buccal fat removal should be performed by a qualified and skilled plastic surgeon whose background and experience in this procedure you have researched and have had confirmed to you by the surgery. The procedure, as with all surgery, should be performed in a hospital or an accredited surgical suite

What Are The Risks and Complications?

The incisions themselves are only 2-4 cm long, and are made inside the mouth running from the cheek to the gum; so any scarring won’t be visible. This also means that this procedure is relatively un-invasive compared to many other cosmetic procedures. However you’ll still experience some swelling and mild bruising, the extent to which will depend upon your personal health and lifestyle. In terms of pain, you should expect some mild discomfort; but any actual pain should be controlled by the medication prescribed to you. If this is not the case you should contact your surgeon immediately. As is the case with most surgery you also run the risk of infection, which is why it is very important to strictly follow any post-surgery advice given, which will reduce the like-hood of any problems.

Although complications for this procedure are relatively rare it is not risk-free. Previous patients have reported loss of sensation along the incision lines (around the cheeks and jaw-line) which can be long-lasting or even permanent. Other potential risks include asymmetry and a ‘gaunt’ appearance, the only remedy for which is further cosmetic surgery. Some patients have also experienced eye-brow and eye-lash loss due to the medications used.

As with all surgery really you should have someone around to care for you during the recovery period. It is also advised that you remain elevated at all times for as long as two or three weeks, including when you’re sleeping.

How Long Will It Take To Recover?

Depending on what kind of job you do, you should be able to return to work 3 days to a week after your surgery. This kind of time-scale will apply to any desk jobs that don’t require too much talking. Any more active jobs may require further healing time. This, of course, should be discussed with your surgeon before you agree to undergo the procedure.

You will be prohibited from any kind of exercise for around 3 weeks after your operation and for several weeks it will be very important that you do not raise your blood pressure as this can slow-down the healing process. This means that for 6 weeks, or more, you will be unable to participate in any vigorous activities or sports.

What Do I Need To Do Before Agreeing To Buccal Fat Removal?

Communication is vital in all parts of the cosmetic surgery process. In disclosing your medical history you should be completely honest as this could affect many factors including your suitability for the procedure and how you could respond to it. Anything, as trivial as being a smoker or on medication, could be important. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so make sure your as thorough as possible in disclosing information that could affect your surgery.

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.

Who Can Perform It and Where?

As with all surgical procedures buccal fat removal should be performed by a qualified and skilled plastic surgeon whose background and experience in this procedure you have researched and have had confirmed to you by the surgery. The procedure, as with all surgery, should be performed in a hospital or an accredited surgical suite

What Are The Risks and Complications?

The incisions themselves are only 2-4 cm long, and are made inside the mouth running from the cheek to the gum; so any scarring won’t be visible. This also means that this procedure is relatively un-invasive compared to many other cosmetic procedures. However you’ll still experience some swelling and mild bruising, the extent to which will depend upon your personal health and lifestyle. In terms of pain, you should expect some mild discomfort; but any actual pain should be controlled by the medication prescribed to you. If this is not the case you should contact your surgeon immediately. As is the case with most surgery you also run the risk of infection, which is why it is very important to strictly follow any post-surgery advice given, which will reduce the like-hood of any problems.

Although complications for this procedure are relatively rare it is not risk-free. Previous patients have reported loss of sensation along the incision lines (around the cheeks and jaw-line) which can be long-lasting or even permanent. Other potential risks include asymmetry and a ‘gaunt’ appearance, the only remedy for which is further cosmetic surgery. Some patients have also experienced eye-brow and eye-lash loss due to the medications used.

As with all surgery really you should have someone around to care for you during the recovery period. It is also advised that you remain elevated at all times for as long as two or three weeks, including when you’re sleeping.

How Long Will It Take To Recover?

Depending on what kind of job you do, you should be able to return to work 3 days to a week after your surgery. This kind of time-scale will apply to any desk jobs that don’t require too much talking. Any more active jobs may require further healing time. This, of course, should be discussed with your surgeon before you agree to undergo the procedure.

You will be prohibited from any kind of exercise for around 3 weeks after your operation and for several weeks it will be very important that you do not raise your blood pressure as this can slow-down the healing process. This means that for 6 weeks, or more, you will be unable to participate in any vigorous activities or sports.

What Do I Need To Do Before Agreeing To Buccal Fat Removal?

Communication is vital in all parts of the cosmetic surgery process. In disclosing your medical history you should be completely honest as this could affect many factors including your suitability for the procedure and how you could respond to it. Anything, as trivial as being a smoker or on medication, could be important. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so make sure your as thorough as possible in disclosing information that could affect your surgery.

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.