I am a 39 year old woman and I would like a buccal fat removal (cheek reduction). In 2009, I have receive maxillofacial surgery with my orthodontic treatment, does that bother or increase the risk of complications? Thank.
Answer: Buccal Fat Removal for Facial Sculpting Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following:
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Answer: Buccal Fat Removal for Facial Sculpting Treatment of ‘chubby cheeks’ cannot be achieved alone with buccal fat pad removal; a fact that I encounter time and time again when seeing patients in consultation for lower facial sculpting. My approach is to use a combined protocol that redefines aesthetic contours of the face. This includes the following:
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January 17, 2023
Answer: Will past maxillofacial surgery and orthodontic treatment increase buccal fat removal (bichectomy) complications? = it depends Past orthognatic surgery may affect the performance and complication rate of buccal fat removal surgery depending of what jaw was involved in the former procedure.Orthognatic surgery of the jaw won't affect the performance or complication rate of buccal fat removalOrthogantic surgery of the upper jaw ( maxilla) could affect the performance of buccal fat removal and the complication rate. The reason is that since surgery was performed in that are, then scar tissue cold be on the area where the buccal fat pads are located, which could potentially contribute to a more difficult buccal fat removal procedure and increased complication rate.
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January 17, 2023
Answer: Will past maxillofacial surgery and orthodontic treatment increase buccal fat removal (bichectomy) complications? = it depends Past orthognatic surgery may affect the performance and complication rate of buccal fat removal surgery depending of what jaw was involved in the former procedure.Orthognatic surgery of the jaw won't affect the performance or complication rate of buccal fat removalOrthogantic surgery of the upper jaw ( maxilla) could affect the performance of buccal fat removal and the complication rate. The reason is that since surgery was performed in that are, then scar tissue cold be on the area where the buccal fat pads are located, which could potentially contribute to a more difficult buccal fat removal procedure and increased complication rate.
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September 6, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal After Orthognathic Surgery Hello,The most accurate answer would be to say, "yes", having had orthognathic surgery will increase the potential for complication. This really only applies to having had upper orthognathic surgery. However, the increase in risk is going to be very small. The potential issue lies in the fact that there is already an incision and some scar tissue where the incision for the buccal fat removal will be made. But again, I think this issue is very minimal.Regards,Dr. A
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September 6, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal After Orthognathic Surgery Hello,The most accurate answer would be to say, "yes", having had orthognathic surgery will increase the potential for complication. This really only applies to having had upper orthognathic surgery. However, the increase in risk is going to be very small. The potential issue lies in the fact that there is already an incision and some scar tissue where the incision for the buccal fat removal will be made. But again, I think this issue is very minimal.Regards,Dr. A
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