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At Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Rami Batniji performs removal of buccal fat for Newport Beach patients. Also known as cheek reduction surgery, this procedure is a popular way to improve cheek structure and make one’s facial appearance look slimmer and contoured.
What Is Buccal Fat?
Buccal fat is one of the many pads of fat found in the cheeks. This rounded fat pad is located under the cheekbones and fills up the hollow of the face. Though buccal fat pads are in every person's cheeks, their sizes vary from small to normal to unusually large.
Since buccal fat is located in the middle of the face, it gives the lower third of the face a rounded and chubby appearance. In some cases, a buccal fat pad can even create a visible bulge on the face. Many people who are not happy with the appearance of their cheeks choose surgical buccal fat removal.
Are You an Ideal Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?
Anyone in their early adulthood or older can choose to undergo buccal fat reduction surgery. Ideal candidates are unhappy with the exaggerated volume of their cheeks and want to thin them out.
For buccal fat removal, a candidate must have a certain volume of buccal fat in their cheeks. This cheek fat removal surgery is not recommended for people with narrow faces, since it could make their cheeks appear even hollower as they get older.
Your Buccal Fat Reduction Consultation
During your initial buccal fat removal consultation, Dr. Batniji will discuss all the details of the surgery, along with your expectations. He will ensure that the buccal fat reduction surgery is suitable for you by reviewing your complete medical history, including past procedures and any allergies.
Dr. Batniji might ask you to skip any medications or make lifestyle changes before the date of your buccal fat surgery. Listen carefully to what Dr. Batniji says and follow his instructions closely.
Healing and Recovery After Buccal Fat Pad Removal Surgery
During the buccal fat removal recovery period, it is important to take good care of yourself and to follow Dr. Batniji’s care directions. This will allow you to recuperate quickly and minimize any chance of post-surgical complications.
After the buccal fat removal surgery, Dr. Batniji might ask you to go on a liquid diet for a few days. This will be crucial to your recovery, since chewing solid food may take a lot of effort and can even diminish the results. Because the incisions are made inside the mouth, proper incision care is vital.
The Results of Buccal Fat Removal
After all swelling has faded and recovery is complete, the results of this fat removal surgery will be noticeable. The cheeks will have lost their excess volume and gained new definition. The cheekbones will have become more prominent, and the face will look better contoured and more youthful.
Cost of Buccal Fat Removal Surgery
When considering any surgical procedure, the cost must always be taken into account. The price of buccal fat removal varies depending on the unique details of each case, including total procedure time and amount of tissue removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buccal Fat Removal FAQs
Starting in a person's 20s and 30s, tissue in the underlying facial fat layer gradually disappears. Removing buccal fat before this can give the cheeks a gaunt or hollow appearance. Because of this, it can be helpful to wait on buccal fat reduction until after this natural fat loss has occurred. However, generally, the procedure can be performed for patients of almost any age.
Buccal fat removal patients in Newport Beach can usually see their results in one to three weeks, since cheek swelling begins to decrease during this time. In two to four months, full results are typically apparent.
After a buccal fat reduction in Newport Beach, patients experience permanent results. The fat that has been extracted is permanently removed and cannot regrow. It's important to remember that the fat cells that aren't removed can still expand, as can the fat cells in the face's other fat deposits. Because of this, it's best to stay at a stable weight after your procedure.
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