Buccal Fat Pad Reduction - Olney, MD
Our Secret To
Sculpted Cheeks
What Is Buccal Fat Pad Reduction?
If you’re dissatisfied with a facial appearance that’s a bit too full, buccal fat pad reduction could be the solution. The natural buccal fat pads in the hollows of the cheeks can sometimes lead to excess fullness or roundness.
Buccal fat removal surgery can sculpt the face, enhancing cheekbone angles and overall contours. By reducing cheek fat volume, you can achieve a more mature, confident, and slender appearance, addressing concerns about disproportionate roundness or excess fullness in the cheeks.
Buccal Fat Removal Surgery Might Be Right for You If…
- You’re unhappy with the roundness or overfull appearance of your cheeks
- You want to reduce the puffy or chubby appearance of your face
- You want to improve the contours of your face
- You’re undergoing facial feminization treatments
- You’re in good health with a stable, healthy weight
- You have a rounded fat mass in your cheek, called a pseudogenization
- You have a realistic expectation for how fat removal from the cheeks will change your looks
Your Path to Better Facial Contours
Fat removal from the cheeks is a fast, straightforward procedure usually taking less than an hour. Dr. Tebyanian will make small incisions on the inside of the mouth and cheeks where they will leave no visible scars. You’ll rest comfortably with IV sedation if preferred, although many patients find the procedure very comfortable with a local anesthetic. Following buccal fat removal surgery, you may experience some discomfort and swelling. We will provide you with the appropriate pain medications and ice packs to alleviate soreness and help reduce swelling while you recover. For most people, it takes about one week to ten days to heal from buccal fat reduction surgery, and you may need to plan time off from work to allow proper healing.
A Considered Approach to Buccal Fat Reduction
Achieving a slimmer, well-contoured appearance with more prominent cheekbones through buccal fat removal requires careful balance. Over-removal can lead to a hollow or gaunt appearance. Older patients are typically not recommended for this procedure, which may cause sagging skin and worsen aging effects.
Dr. Tebyanian’s cautious approach to facial cosmetic surgeries ensures optimal outcomes. If facial fat removal isn’t suitable, his surgical expertise offers alternative treatments like facial sculpting. Buccal fat reduction can be combined with other procedures to achieve your desired results.
