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Doctor Recommendations for Buccal Fat Removal with Local Anesthesia Only?

asked 1 year ago by Cheeqs
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 918 times
Tags: cheeks, female, doctor referral, local anesthesia

I live in California. So, I am looking for a Dr. that performs Buccal fat extraction with local anesthesia only. I saw it done before (youtube) and am really interested in getting this procedure done only with local anesthesia.

7 answers to Doctor Recommendations for Buccal Fat Removal with Local Anesthesia Only?

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Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat removal can be performed under local anesthesia but patient selection is key to a successful procedure. Consult with 2 - 3 surgeons in your area who performs the buccal fat removal procedure to determine if you are a candidate for the procedure before determining under what anesthetic the procedure should be performed.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal fat excision under local anesthesia

Dear Cheeka, Buccal fat removal can be done under local anesthesia quite easily.  In fact, I just performed one last week and the patient was back to work the next day.  Basically, we numb the inside of your mouth, and through a 1/4 inch incision, we remove some the fat in buccal / inside cheek areas.  The whole procedure takes about an hour and once the area is numbed, the procedure is painless.  For more info you can contact our office in Los Angeles.  Hope... more
A. John Vartanian, MD

Glendale Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal fat removal.

Your cheeks look fine the way they are and you will need that fat in your face to age well. You should not have this done as your face will thin with time.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal Fat Pad Removal Can Be Performed With Local Anesthesia.

Buccal fat pad excision can be performed easily in an office setting under local anesthesia.  I believe the surgeon performing this procedure should be experienced in the local anatomy.  A very small incision is placed above the second posterior molar inside the upper mouth, and the fat is easily teased and removed.  Care must be exercised to respect the surrounding structures, and bleeding is always a possibility.  I have seen surgeons become lost, turning a simple... more
Daniel Shapiro, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal fat extraction

Buccal fat removal can easily be done under local anesthesia. It should be an equivalent experience to a dental extraction.
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal fat pad excision with local

Buccal fat pad excision can be done with local.  It is certainly  more comfortable for the patient with some sedation.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Buccal Fat Pad Excision

Doctor Recommendations for Buccal Fat Removal with Local Anesthesia Only? I live in California. So, I am looking for a Dr. that performs Buccal fat extraction with local anesthesia only. I saw it done before (youtube) and am really interested in getting this procedure done only with local anesthesia. I prefer to perform the procedure in the operating room under local with sedation or under general, depending on the patient and how they would tolerate it.  It is more controlled... more
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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