Buccal (Cheek) Fat Excision: San Francisco
Buccal (pronounced “buckle”) fat excision, which is sometimes called cheek reduction surgery, decreases the appearance of very full cheeks that can hide the subtle contour of the cheek bone and jaw line. Buccal fat tends to naturally diminish with age, but some people are genetically predisposed to round, full cheeks that stay well into adulthood.
an hour to complete.
During the procedure, a small incision is made inside of the mouth, and the buccal fat is gently removed through the incision by the surgeon. The exact amount of buccal fat that is removed varies from patient to patient. The entire procedure takes approximately.
After Your Buccal Fat Removal Procedure
After surgery, the face will be temporarily swollen and the cheeks will appear puffy. While recovering, it is important to keep the head elevated while sleeping or laying down to rest. Applying cold compresses to the face will help decrease swelling during the recovery period.
Dr. Rajagopal prescribes medications for pain management, which should be taken, as prescribed. Buccal fat pad removal patients need to remain on a soft diet following the procedure. Sutures inside the mouth dissolve in approximately three weeks.