buccal fat
removal
That Sucked-In Look.
Are you blessed with full cheeks but wished you had more bony definition of your jawline and cheekbones with that sucked-in look? You may be a candidate for buccal fat removal! The buccal fat pad resides in the cheek, weighing up to 4 ounces. Even though everyone has a buccal fat pad, only some people may benefit from this procedure. Dr. Lisa Hwang will perform a full evaluation to help you determine if this is a good option for you. This simple aesthetic plastic surgery procedure takes less than 30 minutes and removes the egg yolk-sized fat pads (buccal fat pads) from both cheeks, subtly sculpting your cheeks.
buccal fat removal
surgery.
Buccal fat removal is a minor procedure that takes about 30 minutes and can be performed under local anesthesia. Two small incisions are made inside your mouth near your upper molars. Buccal fat is easily identified and removed. Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures that dissolve over a couple weeks.
Recovery.
You may expect mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising, which should resolve within 2 weeks. The swelling may take up to 4 weeks to completely resolve. Patients should sleep with their heads elevated on several pillows to minimize swelling. Arnica tablets may further expedite healing. Immediately postop, your cheeks may seem bigger with swelling, but after a few weeks, you will notice the subtle change and hollowing of the cheeks.
Risks & Complications.
Risks are minimal, but may include bleeding, hematoma, infection, prolonged swelling, and damage to surrounding structures i.e. Stensen’s duct.
RESULTS
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Facial Contouring *posted with patient's consent
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Cheek Reduction - Buccal Fat Removal *GRAPHIC images!
REVIEWS
"I recently worked with Dr. Hwang regarding buccal fat removal, and she moved fast and professionally, seeing me within a week for a consult and scheduling surgery soon after. Her professionalism and knowledge shined during our consult and additional conversations, and her bedside manner before, during, and after surgery was exceptional. I would definitely recommend Dr. Hwang as she's both personable and an amazing surgeon." — Patient Review on Yelp
"I highly recommend Dr. Lisa Hwang! She is exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, professional, friendly, and caring, and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re OK. I had my buccal fat removal and lipo on my double chin about 3 years ago and went back again for blepharoplasty, and I am absolutely thrilled with all my results. I still look like myself but a younger version for sure!" — Patient Review on Google
"I contacted Dr. Hwang for buccal fat removal to slim down my cheeks, and she connected with me directly - answering my concerns and texts within minutes. She was very knowledgeable and even recommended other procedures that could aid in slimming down my face. The surgery went smoothly, and I’m now just waiting for the swelling to go down to see the results. Thank you again Dr. Hwang!" — Patient Review on Yelp