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Dear Hepburnn, thank you for your question.While compression garments can be recommended by some surgeons after buccal fat removal, they are not universally mandatory. In my practice, I typically do not suggest their use as they can be uncomfortable and may cause swelling to shift to the front of the face.Regardless of whether you wear a compression garment, you can expect to start seeing the results of your surgery around the three-week mark. Your recovery and outcome largely depend on your body's natural healing process, not the garment itself. Always follow your surgeon's personalized advice for the best recovery.
Some doctors might have different recommendations. When I perform buccal fat pad removal, I do not require patients to wear any type of compression. Hope this helps!Dallas Buchanan, MDVIVIFY plastic surgeryTampa, FL
Recovery typically takes a few weeks, during which you will be advised to wear a compression garment for the healing process. However, it depends upon your surgeon, who will advise you on do’s and don’ts post procedure.
Dear Philosophical469356,Thank you for your question and uploading your photos. Based on the photo you uploaded, you are a candidate for buccal fat removal. Buccal fat reduction is a procedure to help slim the lower part of your face, to give it a more contoured look. Often times, buccal fat...
It is not good to take all of the buccal fat pad because this fat pad continues upwards under the temple. If too much buccal fat is removed then there will be depression on the temple area. Doctors decide how many cc they will remove according to the face and the resistance of the tissue.
Hi Hehetreats,Thanks for your question and uploading your photos.I agree, I would not recommend buccal fat removal. Removing buccal fat would cause your lower face to look even looser. In order to tighten skin and improve your sculpting I would recommend Facetite (thermal skin tightening...
Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from a combination of procedures. A buccal lipectomy is ideal for those who have overly round cheeks that lack definition. This extra fullness from the cheek to the jawline is usually the result of an excessively large...
Hi Jlanc02, Buccal fat removal is a straightforward surgery and it can be performed in office seetings. For this surgery I recommend after age 18. It can be done anytime after this age. There is no age restrcitions for it.
Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from a combination of procedures. A buccal lipectomy is typically recommended for those who have overly round cheeks that lack definition. Usually, a large cheek fat pad causes this additional fullness from the cheek...
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