Buccal Fat Pad Reduction

Treatments

surgical

face

This surgical procedure addresses the buccal fat pad reduction in the region of the cheeks to slim down the facial profile.

Buccal fat pads can be found in the cheeks, to the rear of the upper jaw (pterygoid region) and at the temples and determines the fullness to our face.

At a glance

Expected results

Improved contouring of the face

Length of Surgery

Up to 1.5 hours

ANAESTHESIA

Either general or local

recovery

Up to 1 week

Although the Buccal fat pads are an important component in the anatomy of the face – beneficial for supporting the movement and muscles of the jaw, they are an acceptable feature in childhood that does not always see a reduction in size as we get older. The volume or density of the buccal fat pads are determined by either genetics or weight gain and this treatment can not only slim the facial profile, but can create a more evenly balanced contouring of the face as a whole.

The procedure involves removing excess fat from the buccal pad to produce a reduction in the size of the cheeks, as opposed to removing the pad altogether. Mr. Marando will conduct a full assessment prior to arranging the treatment, during which he will take into account your individual indications and consider the outcome you are looking for. He will ensure tailoring the approach to best fit with your needs, suiting your facial structure and ensure you are fully informed of the techniques he intends to use.

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The procedure will see an incision made on the inside of your mouth, extracting excess fat from the pad in your cheek, and closed using dissolvable sutures. For enhanced facial rejuvenation, this treatment may be performed alongside other procedures such as: Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), neck lift or face lift (Rhytidectomy). The treatment may be done as an out-patient, meaning you can go home on the same day if the operation has been successful, but you will need to ensure someone can take you home.

The inside of the mouth will generally take around 10 days for the wounds to settle and show signs of recovery, with additional swelling and bruising on the cheeks taking around 2 – 3 weeks to subside, following the procedure. The full results will take a few months to develop when the contour of your face can appear slimmer and better sculpted. Delivering a natural-looking youthful rejuvenation to the face.

It is important to note that the outcomes achieved from this treatment can vary from person to person and factors such as diet and the development of other ageing related conditions can have an effect on the long term results.

Mr. Marando will follow up your treatment with careful monitoring during post-operative consultations, enabling him to support your recovery and ensure you are happy with the end results.