What are the risks and possible complications of buccal fat pad removal? What is the downtime? Also, what should I look for in a Doctor to have this procedure done?
Answer: Is Buccal Fat Removal a Risky Procedure? Buccal fat removal is a minimally invasive surgery with little down time. This procedure is commonly performed under IV sedation, and is usually associated with some swelling and mild bruising. The incisions made to access the buccal fat pad are created inside the mouth, so there are no external incisions or visible scars. With all surgical procedures, there are risks such as lack of improvement, bleeding, and nerve injury. Make sure you seek a facial plastic surgeon who is very familiar with buccal fat removal and they will discuss all the risks and benefits with you in detail.All the best,
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Answer: Is Buccal Fat Removal a Risky Procedure? Buccal fat removal is a minimally invasive surgery with little down time. This procedure is commonly performed under IV sedation, and is usually associated with some swelling and mild bruising. The incisions made to access the buccal fat pad are created inside the mouth, so there are no external incisions or visible scars. With all surgical procedures, there are risks such as lack of improvement, bleeding, and nerve injury. Make sure you seek a facial plastic surgeon who is very familiar with buccal fat removal and they will discuss all the risks and benefits with you in detail.All the best,
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Buccal Fat Removal Complications By its anatomical place in the deep facial structures, possible complications include: bleeding, hematoma/bruising, nerve injury (facial), salivary duct injury (Stensen´s Duct) and infection. The downtime is minimal, it can be down in an office setting with local anesthesia and discharge home immediately. You can go back to work the next day if you don't mind the swelling or bruising, usually patients take the weekend of to recover. The procedure is a surgical intervention so it has to be done by a certificated Plastic Surgeon... Hope this answer's your questions have an excelent day!
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Buccal Fat Removal Complications By its anatomical place in the deep facial structures, possible complications include: bleeding, hematoma/bruising, nerve injury (facial), salivary duct injury (Stensen´s Duct) and infection. The downtime is minimal, it can be down in an office setting with local anesthesia and discharge home immediately. You can go back to work the next day if you don't mind the swelling or bruising, usually patients take the weekend of to recover. The procedure is a surgical intervention so it has to be done by a certificated Plastic Surgeon... Hope this answer's your questions have an excelent day!
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Is Buccal Fat Removal a risky procedure? = any plastic surgery is risky, but the risks are vey low #buccalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure to correct chubby cheeks and achieve a chiseled face. Buccal fat removal like any other plastic surgery is associated with some risks. The risks of buccal fat removal are low and minimal and include:swellingbruisinginfectiontenternessBuccal fat removal removal recovery is usually minimal. Most of my patients tend to have mild selling and usually go back to work or school the next day.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Is Buccal Fat Removal a risky procedure? = any plastic surgery is risky, but the risks are vey low #buccalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure to correct chubby cheeks and achieve a chiseled face. Buccal fat removal like any other plastic surgery is associated with some risks. The risks of buccal fat removal are low and minimal and include:swellingbruisinginfectiontenternessBuccal fat removal removal recovery is usually minimal. Most of my patients tend to have mild selling and usually go back to work or school the next day.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Is buccal fat pad removal risky? Thanks for your question. Buccal fat pad removal is a great operation when performed in properly selected patients and not just utilized haphazardly to create enhanced definition in a face. If your lower cheeks or submalar area (the area below your cheekbones themselves) are somewhat thin or narrow, taking out the buccal fat will highlight your cheekbones but possibly, with a trade off-that, could a gaunt, older looking face.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Is buccal fat pad removal risky? Thanks for your question. Buccal fat pad removal is a great operation when performed in properly selected patients and not just utilized haphazardly to create enhanced definition in a face. If your lower cheeks or submalar area (the area below your cheekbones themselves) are somewhat thin or narrow, taking out the buccal fat will highlight your cheekbones but possibly, with a trade off-that, could a gaunt, older looking face.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Buccal fat pad reduction buccal fat pad reduction is done under local anesthesia or sedation, and is same day surgery. You can expect a little bit of swelling around the cheeks for a few days, similar to wisdom teeth extraction. a little soreness, but not much pain. Most patients feel as though one week is about right for the amount of time they need to be off work, to be quite honest. You could probably go to work earlier, but most agree and say they would have preferred to take a week just to feel more comfortable. Best of luck! I hope some of this helps.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Buccal fat pad reduction buccal fat pad reduction is done under local anesthesia or sedation, and is same day surgery. You can expect a little bit of swelling around the cheeks for a few days, similar to wisdom teeth extraction. a little soreness, but not much pain. Most patients feel as though one week is about right for the amount of time they need to be off work, to be quite honest. You could probably go to work earlier, but most agree and say they would have preferred to take a week just to feel more comfortable. Best of luck! I hope some of this helps.
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