The Buccal Fat Pad, a naturally occurring pad of fat within the cheek hollow area, contributes to the facial contours and appearance. Its size and volume vary among individuals and are unrelated to overall body fat. This unique pad can even exist in those with a leaner facial profile. Despite its natural presence, buccal fat pads can influence facial proportions, potentially resulting in cheeks that seem disproportionate to other facial features. To address this concern and achieve more harmonious facial contours, individuals often consider the surgical solution known as Buccal Fat Removal, also referred to as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy. This procedure effectively reshapes the facial appearance by targeting the cheek hollows, offering a solution to genetics-related or weight gain-induced chubby cheeks.
It’s important to note that buccal fat removal techniques are best suited for individuals with fuller cheeks, as opposed to those with thin or narrow faces. The procedure offers the following potential benefits:
Prior to undergoing buccal fat removal, thorough discussions during the consultation phase are essential. Focus on the following points:
Kayakriti stands out as a reputable choice for buccal pad fat removal surgery in Lucknow, offering a personalized and comprehensive approach to patient care. The consultation process involves:
For a successful buccal pad fat removal surgery, the following steps are crucial:
The buccal fat removal procedure at Kayakriti follows these steps:
Step 1: Sedation and Anesthesia
Step 2: Incision and Exposure
Step 3: Fat Removal and Closure
Step 4: View Results
Post-surgery, the recovery period is typically brief, lasting 2-3 days. Most individuals can resume normal activities, including work and college, within two days. During the initial hours, no food or drink is allowed, followed by a soft food or liquid diet for a week. Symptoms during recovery include:
Dr. Amit Agarwal provides specific instructions for aftercare, including surgical site care, medication management, and follow-up appointments.
As with any surgical procedure, buccal fat pad removal carries potential risks and complications that depend on the candidate’s physical condition. These include:
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If buccal pad fat removal is the only procedure you are having performed then it can easily be done under just local anesthesia. However, if the buccal pad fat removal surgery is being combined with additional procedures that require deeper anesthesia, then it would simply be included in the overall plan.
During the procedure you will not feel any pain but there may be some pain and swelling during the recovery process which will be taken care of using pain medications.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it’s totally up to your wish whether you want to quit or not. But you are advised to stop smoking at least two weeks before the surgery.
Both buccal fat pad removal and reduction procedures involve the removal of excess fat pads from the cheeks. During these procedures, Dr. Amit Agarwal eliminates the excess fat pads from the cheeks, resulting in a balanced, youthful-looking facial appearance.
The final results of buccal fat pad removal usually become visible a month after surgery once the swellings have subsided. However, buccal fat pad removal results vary based on a patient’s diet and other factors. In some instances, weight gain or weight loss after buccal fat pad removal impacts treatment results. The natural aging process also causes facial wrinkles, sagging skin, and other skin issues that may affect buccal fat pad removal results.
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