I had buccal fat removal a week ago. There are two huge, nasty looking cuts inside my mouth. Even though people can see it, will there be scarring and lumpiness inside my mouth, or will it heal to be like before?
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February 8, 2023
Answer: Will the Buccal Fat Removal Scar Inside Mouth Go Away? I had buccal fat removal 1 week ago + very likely
You would benefit from facial slimming with bilateral buccal fat pad removals. It's hard to say without seeing the lateral or side view but you may need neck liposuction as well. This is one of my favorite facial contouring procedures which creates a slimming look and reduces the appearance of...
Dear Sharpie,
Buccal fat pad removal produces swelling that requires time to subside and 5 weeks is not enough. Final results could take up to 9 months post surgery to show if no complications and normal healing took place.
If accompanying surgeries were performed,...
Hello, hope you are well. I think it is a misperception that plastic surgeons are categorically opposed to buccal fat removal, but your question is understood. The most important consideration, as with anything, is making sure the procedure is applied to the appropriate patients. Buccal fat...