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Despite weighing around 48kg I found that my face...
Despite weighing around 48kg I found that my face always looked round and that I had excess fat on my cheeks, which was exaggerated when smiling. I found out about buccal fat removal and started researching UK clinics that offered it however I noticed that it was a lot more affordable in Europe. UK clinics were quoting me £2000-£3500 which I thought was ridiculous considering it’s a 30 min procedure that is usually done with local anaesthetic.
Instead I had the procedure done at Clinica Dental Smalia in Barcelona which was a great experience. All staff were friendly and reassuring throughout the process. You are giving a few injections in both sides of your mouth to numb the cheek area and once this has worked they start removing the fat! This is painless but you can feel some tugging. Due to travelling home the next day I was also given dissolvable stitches to close the incision/prevent infection.
The dental hygienist Valeria was lovely and at times acted as a translator between me and the dentist. After the procedure dressings were put in the inside of my cheeks and I was told to let these fall down and out after an hour. I was also given a prescription for antiobiotics and an anti inflammatory and this cost me around €8 from the pharmacy.
I was given strict instructions not to spit out toothpaste when brushing my teeth and instead just let it fall out (harder than it sounds) I have to do this for 2 weeks. I was also told not to wear my night retainer for a week. The good news is that I was told I could eat and drink as normal and that was manageable I just had to take smaller mouthfuls as I didn’t feel like I could open my mouth that wide.
It has now been 7 days since the procedure and already I am happy with the results, my face definitely looks more defined without looking gaunt! Valeria has been in contact with me over email to make sure that I am doing OK.
Overall definitely worth it ??
Instead I had the procedure done at Clinica Dental Smalia in Barcelona which was a great experience. All staff were friendly and reassuring throughout the process. You are giving a few injections in both sides of your mouth to numb the cheek area and once this has worked they start removing the fat! This is painless but you can feel some tugging. Due to travelling home the next day I was also given dissolvable stitches to close the incision/prevent infection.
The dental hygienist Valeria was lovely and at times acted as a translator between me and the dentist. After the procedure dressings were put in the inside of my cheeks and I was told to let these fall down and out after an hour. I was also given a prescription for antiobiotics and an anti inflammatory and this cost me around €8 from the pharmacy.
I was given strict instructions not to spit out toothpaste when brushing my teeth and instead just let it fall out (harder than it sounds) I have to do this for 2 weeks. I was also told not to wear my night retainer for a week. The good news is that I was told I could eat and drink as normal and that was manageable I just had to take smaller mouthfuls as I didn’t feel like I could open my mouth that wide.
It has now been 7 days since the procedure and already I am happy with the results, my face definitely looks more defined without looking gaunt! Valeria has been in contact with me over email to make sure that I am doing OK.
Overall definitely worth it ??
Provider Review
Smalia
The whole team at Smalia are extremely professional and provide a great friendly service.