I'm a 34 year old female considering a buccal fat removal surgery as my face is rather round and would like better definition. I read one review of a patient who had the procedure done reporting a complication of nerve damage. Is this a strong possibility even with an experienced facial plastic surgeon? If so, can it eventually reverse? Also, what other complications are possible with this procedure? Thanks!
January 8, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Excision Candidate & Possible Complications If you're a candidate, buccal fat removal can give you great results. Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. Liposuction can be used to further slim the face. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of these procedures in your situation.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Buccal Fat Excision Candidate & Possible Complications If you're a candidate, buccal fat removal can give you great results. Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. Liposuction can be used to further slim the face. You are a patient that would need an in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of these procedures in your situation.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Complications from buccal fat Great question. This is something that you should discuss in detail with your surgeon during consultation. To be honest, nerve injury is rare during buccal fat excision, as is injury to the parotid duct. That being said, inexperience with the anatomy can make injury much more likely to occur. An experienced facial plastic surgeon should have no qualms talking to you about your ability to have this procedure done as well as what limitations they foresee. Injury to the nerve and duct vary, and while permanent injury is possible, it is extremely unlikely. Injury and complication rate usually varies but it is less than 1%. I hope some of this helps! Best of luck!
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Complications from buccal fat Great question. This is something that you should discuss in detail with your surgeon during consultation. To be honest, nerve injury is rare during buccal fat excision, as is injury to the parotid duct. That being said, inexperience with the anatomy can make injury much more likely to occur. An experienced facial plastic surgeon should have no qualms talking to you about your ability to have this procedure done as well as what limitations they foresee. Injury to the nerve and duct vary, and while permanent injury is possible, it is extremely unlikely. Injury and complication rate usually varies but it is less than 1%. I hope some of this helps! Best of luck!
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