How Long Does It Take to See the Results of Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal Fat Pad removal has a significant recovery time until results are seen. This is because edema (swelling) is inevitable whenever you remove tissue and create a potential space. I would agree with most other MDs that it is around the 3 month mark where you will see the true  results. The bodies cells fill this area and start the healing process. This is a surgery and will take time to heal. Once it heals it is this potential space that becomes scarred down and then gives that narrowed look that was sought after. 

Best of lock with your recovery,

DrC

Most patients see noticeable changes within few weeks after surgery. Initially, the reduction in cheek fullness may be less noticeable. However, as the swelling subsides, the results become more apparent. For many, the most significant changes are visible around the 3 month mark.

The final results after buccal fat removal are seeing once all the swelling in the face is resolved. This is in 12 weeks (3 months) after this plastic surgery procedure. 

Results from buccal fat removal may take several weeks to months.  It is good to know how much fat was removed.  I typically show my patients how much was removed  so that they can have an idea of the volume reduction.  At 5 weeks, there may still be some swelling, but by 8-12 weeks, you should have a good sense of where the reduction is going.  Good luck!

Some swelling is expected after a buccal fat removal procedure. It can take up to 6 months to see the full results of this surgery.

Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Every patient heals differently, but in general it can take about 3 months to see the full effect after buccal fat pad reduction. In someone like yourself who had other facial procedures, this may take even longer due to natural swelling that occurs with all of the procedures you listed. As the surgical site from buccal fat pad reduction heals it often contracts in slightly, improving the visible result. As always, if you have any concerns in the postoperative period it is advisable to check in with your surgeon to make sure they feel that you are healing appropriately. 
Best wishes,