Can I get Buccal fat removal while awake?

Buccal fat removal is the minimally invasive plastic surgery procedure that reliably removes the excess of fat of the lower anterior cheeks, thus correcting chubby cheeks. Other procedures like laser lipo, etc tend to damage the delicate nerves of the face, thus increasing the risk of permanent...

Patient in the mid 30s tend to have fullness of the anterior lower cheeks as well as sagging of the skin in the jaw line. These physical findings could very often be improved with both buccal fat removal and cheek enhancement with either fillers or implants. Buccal fat removal eliminates the...

Buccal Fat Pad Removal has about 2-3 days of down time. It is a pretty low risk procedure if the surgeon is well trained. However, like any procedure there are risks. For buccal fat pad removal the most common minor complications include: swelling, pain, bruising. There is a risk...

Achieving a more feminine facial look could be achieved with plastic surgery.Lack of well defined cheek bones ( signature of feminine look) could be achieved with soft tissue filled like volumaWeak chin ( lower face) could be improved with chin implant or soft tissue filler.Fullness of the...

Patients with questions and concern about their buccal fat removal recovery vs dental work should contact the plastic surgeon that performed the procedure to address that concern to determine when OK to undergo dental work

Buccal fat excision is a fairly quick procedure.  To allow time for preparation and anesthesia, the whole procedure takes approximately one hour. The recovery time after buccal fat excision is rather quick. After the procedure, you will have a few stitches from the small incisions made on the ...