I'm just curious, I had buccal fat removal surgery today and the doctor removed 7 grams of fat on my left cheek and 6 on my right. What is the average amount in grams that doctors usually take out in slim female patients? Was my amount on the larger or smaller side?
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Answer: Average gram of buccal fat removed in each cheek? = it depends on the patient's anatomy and desires. #buccalfatremoval
Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that improves the fullness of the anterior lower cheek ( chubby cheeks ). There is no other plastic surgery procedure that replaces buccal fat removal.In certain patients, weight loss to reach a normal or low BMI helps to achieve a slimmer face...
Great question. Your surgeon is correct, as long as you keep good oral hygiene you should have no issues. The mucosa inside the cheek (where the incision is made) heals incredibly quick, so even if the stitches come out before you get a chance to see your doc you should be fine. Some pe...
The recommendation to quit smoking prior to surgery has more to do with wound healing than with what type of anesthesia is used for the procedure. Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals that can attach irreversibly to the component of our blood that carries...