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What is Buccal Fat Removal Surgery?
Buccal Fat Pad Reduction is a facial cosmetic procedure that aims to remove fat from the cheeks. “Buccal fat” is the medical term used to refer to cheek fat.
The cheeks are usually have slightly more fat present during our young adult years and tend to become slimmer as we age. However, in some people, the cheeks are genetically larger. It tends to “run in the family”. There are several names for buccal fat removal surgery including:
- Buccal Fat Pad Excision
- Cheek Fat Removal
- Buccal Fat Pad Reduction
- Buccal Fat Extraction
- Chubby Cheek Reduction
- Chubby Cheek Surgery
- Fat Face Reduction
- Puffy Cheeks Surgery
Why Patients Might Consider Buccal Fat Removal Surgery?
There are a number of reasons why patients might consider undergoing buccal fat removal surgery, including:
- If they would like to alter the appearance of their cheeks
- If they have good facial skin quality
- If they are in a fairly good health condition
- If they can stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery
If you meet the above criteria, then you may be considered as a suitable candidate for Buccal Fat Pad Excision.
How Is Buccal Fat Removal Surgery Performed?
Buccal fat extraction is one of several surgeries to help address the appearance of the face (such as jaw surgery and chin reduction surgery).
There are a number of reasons why patients might consider undergoing buccal fat removal surgery, including:
- If they would like to alter the appearance of their cheeks
- If they have good facial skin quality
- If they are in a fairly good health condition
- If they can stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery
If you meet the above criteria, then you may be considered as a suitable candidate for Buccal Fat Pad Excision.