Can Only a Small Portion of the Buccal Fat Pad Be Removed?

Yes, an experienced buccal fat removal surgeon can control how much buccal fat pad is removed during the procedure. In my practice I do that all the time since not every body wants the same result after the procedure.  When somebody wants a conservative approach, I remove less than 50%. ...

You have many options. It is all about fat (or volume) in the right places. The key is Hot is HOT! Buccal fat removal and/or manipulation can be a great and transformational procedure in the right patient.  Oftentimes fat transfer or filler injection in conjunction with this procedure is able t...

Healing after buccal fat removal could last several weeks to months. Like any other plastic surgery procedure, the healing process takes about 3 months or 12 weeks. If somebody was fine for the first 2-4 weeks after buccal fat removal and then suddenly they start having discomfort in the tissues...

Technically fat from almost any part of the body can be transfer to other body area. In the case of buccal fat removal, unless it is removed thought a facelift incision ( throughout the face skin) it is not recommended. Most of the time buccal fat pads are removed through the mouth. The oral ...

Patients in the early 30s who are slim but have chubby cheeks usually have enlarged buccal fat pads. Buccal fat removal, as the name describes, removes permanently the enlarged buccal fat pads thus giving the face a thinner more V shape facial appearance ( aka chubby cheek correction). This ...

Patients interested finding plastic surgeons that are specialized in  buccal fat removal in their geographic area could search at this following websites per zip code: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons ( ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons ( ASPS) In my practice,...