Offered Treatments

BUCCUAL FAT REMOVAL FOR CHEEKS

BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL

This is a procedure, done to remove fat pads that, augment the lower cheeks, this is also a procedure done for chipmunk cheeks.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN A BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL SURGERY?

The surgeon will discuss with you, what type of anaesthesia, that you would be comfortable with, example Lidocaine, epinephrine, saline, so that you are sure of what anaesthesia would be used during the procedure. The surgeon would then proceed with the surgery, by making 2-4 cm incisions between the cheek and the gums, this incision is made at the Maxillary Vestibule, and starts,right above the second molar and ends at the back of the mouth. The surgeon will then add pressure to the buccal fat to protrude through the incision which is made, using his or her thumb. The fat is then, teased out with the help of forceps. Once the fat is extracted, the surgeon will then close the incisions, using an non-dis-solvable type of suture. There could be a difference in procedures and techniques depending on the surgeon.

HOW LONG DOES THE BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL SURGERY TAKE?

The procedure takes about one and a half hour to complete.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF PERMANENT DAMAGE OCCURS?

You would need to go through another procedure,to rectify the damage.

WHO ARE THE SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR A BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL?

  • Those people who have oversized jowls or chipmunk cheeks, should consider going in for buccal fat removal
  • With the Buccal fat removal procedure, you can have sculpted sleek cheeks, which would give your face a proper shape.
  • This procedure can be performed both for men and women
  • This procedure can be done if you are above 18 years of age
  • Physically fit
  • Non-smoker
  • Your optimistic
  • Realistic with the goals and the outcome of the surgery

SHOULD I FOLLOW A STRICT DIET AFTER THE SURGERY?

The first few days, after the surgery your diet would be limited to soft foods. You also need to limit your chewing for the first few weeks after surgery. Try to avoid eating salty foods, so that the swelling does not increase/keep the swelling down. Rinse your mouth with water after, every meal to avoid food particles, entering in through the incisions.

CAN I WASH MY FACE AFTER THE SURGERY?

One day after surgery you can wash your face

CAN I WEAR MAKE UP AFTER THE SURGERY?

One after surgery you can wear make up

WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY FROM THE SURGERY?

Healing will vary from person to person, however you should recover fully from surgery after about 3 weeks.