Buccal Fat Removal
or Cheek Reduction
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It is a facial slimming procedure done to decrease fullness in the lower cheeks and to define facial angles.
It is a facial slimming procedure done to decrease fullness in the lower cheeks and to define facial angles.
A naturally occurring pad of fat in the cheek hollow area is called as Buccal Fat Pad. This Buccal Fat Pad varies in size and volume with each individual patient. This pad does not have any relation with the body fat and can be present in people with leaner profile. Regardless, buccal fat pads can impact the facial shape. Large buccal fat pads can make the face look too round or full. The cheeks can look disproportionate to the nose, eyes, and other facial features. The surgical procedure which is used to thin the cheeks specifically in the areas of the cheek hollows is called as Buccal Fat Removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy. It is a surgery that creates a more contoured facial appearance and is generally used to reduce the appearance of chubby cheeks that appear due to genetics or weight gain. Cheek reduction surgery helps an individual improve not only the appearance of the cheeks but brings harmony to the overall facial shape.
This fat removal technique is not for the people with thin face or narrow face.
Removing Buccal Pad Fat Can
- More defined cheeks
- Improved facial contours
- Rejuvenated facial shape
- Enhanced facial appearance
- Increased self-confidence
Discussions during Buccal Fat Removal consultation should include
- The reason why you want to opt for this surgery and your desired outcomes
- You should discuss your surgical goals.
- Any previous surgeries.
- Current medication and herbals supplements and drug use.
- Use of tobacco and alcohol.
A candidate opting for Buccal Fat Removal Surgery should fill up these criteria for better results
- You should be physically healthy and body growth should be complete.
- Buccal pads should be more in ratio to your face
- Your face should not be narrow or thin.
- You should be preferably a non-smoker.
- You should be motivated enough to undergo the procedure.
- You should have realistic expectations from cheek reduction surgery.
Dr Amit Agarwal's focus during buccal pad fat removal consultation
- Examine your face and areas of concern.
- Examine your overall health, and risk factors.
- Discuss about any other available option or addressing co-existing concern son face?
- Take photographs.
- Tell you about the procedure and related outcomes.
- Any risks or complication involved.
Questions to be asked with Dr Amit Agarwal about removal of buccal pad fat
- Am I a good candidate for the procedure?
- How long do I have to stay at the centre?
- What is the procedure?
- Will there be scarring post-surgery?
- How long is the recovery period?
- When can I return to work and daily routines?
- Is something expected of me to change in my life style to get better results?
Preparations to be done for the surgery
- You should be physically healthy.
- You should stop smoking if you are a smoker before at least two weeks prior to the surgery.
- Get the tests done prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they aggravate bleeding.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Meeting with the anaesthetist for Pre-Anaesthetic check-up before the surgery if you are planning to undergo this procedure under general anaeasthesia.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
Buccal Fat Removal Surgery procedure includes
The procedure incudes following steps
- Mostly it is a day care procedure and is done under Local Anaesthesia mostly. If you are not comfortable with Local Anaesthesia, IV sedation or General anaesthesia can be chosen by you.
- Incision is made in the second step. In Buccal Fat removal surgery, the incision is made inside the mouth, on the inner portion of your cheek and buccal pad fat is exposed after dissection of muscles. Pressure is placed on the outside of your cheek to further expose the buccal fat pad. Then the extra fat will be cut and removed.
- In the third step, incisions are closed with the help of sutures which are placed inside the mouth. You should always avoid playing with these sutures with your tongue otherwise it can cause wound healing problems.
- The results are viewed in the fourth step.
- After the surgery, the result will be a slimmer, more contoured cheek, specifically in the cheek hollow area.
Recovery after the surgery
The downtime for Buccal Pad Fat Removal surgery is not more than 2-3 days. Patients feel fully recovered after that. Most people can return to work, college, and other regular activities two days after surgery. You will not be given any drink or food until six hours after surgery. After these initial six hours, soft food or liquid diet is allowed. Food that is hard to bite or chew like raw vegetables, fruits, or nuts must be avoided until one-week post-surgery.
- Mild irritation or pain may last for a week or two.
- You will be encouraged to take soft diet for next few days to avoid discomfort.
- Antiseptic gargling should be done thrice a day
- The sutures are inside your cheeks which are self-dissolvable and do not need removal.
- If you are a smoker or a drinker, you will have to give them up for one month after Buccal Pad Fat Removal surgery.
- After the surgery, your face will be mildly swollen, and you may experience bruising. Both should diminish as you heal.
- You can return to your normal lifestyle after a week of surgery.
- After two weeks you will be confident with your new uplifted profile
Dr Amit Agarwal will give you specific instructions for
- how to take care of the surgical site
- About the medications and how to maintain the general health.
- About your follow ups.
Risk and complications post-surgery
The complication and aftermaths of any surgery depends on the physical wellbeing of the person. Like every surgery, Buccal Fat Pad Removal Surgery also involves some risks and complications which include:
- You may complain of mild pain which subsides with time and slight medications.
- Prolonged swelling and mild skin discoloration in few rare cases.
- Rare chances of infection if postop instructions are not followed.
- Rare chances of bleeding and collection of blood which might necessitate drainage.
- Rare risks related to General anaesthesia- General Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with best machines and a qualified anaesthetist, chances of encuntering any complication is less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental Centre are equipped with world class anaesthesia workstation, other equipments and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures to be very safe and smooth.
- Possibility of revision surgery is rare.
- Poor wound healing because of poor blood supply (seen more in smokers, diabetes, in patients with multiple diseases).
- Rare-Buccal nerve injury that can lead to weakening of few facial muscles.
- Asymmetrical facial appearance
- Damage to parotid gland duct.
These are the risks and possible complication which should be discussed by you with Dr Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
The total benefits of Buccal Fat removal Surgery will be seen after the swelling subsides.
You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence.
Do's and don'ts of buccal pad fat removal surgery
- You should always discuss any previous surgery or medical condition without hesitation.
- You should immediately consult Dr Amit Agarwal if you have any complication.
- You should always maintain a healthy lifestyle for best and prolonged results.
- You should not get into surgery if you are having any major chronic illness and should not hide it with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
If buccal pad fat removal is the only procedure you are having performed then it can easily be done under just local anaesthesia. However, if the buccal pad fat removal surgery is being combined with additional procedures that require deeper anaesthesia, 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 that you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 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 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 all of the swelling has 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.
Buccal Fat Removal or Cheek Reduction Images
Indivisual results may vary from person to person.
These pictures are shown for the purpose of education only.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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