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Buccal Fat Removal – What It Is and When It’s Recommended
Facial proportions and defined contours can enhance a person’s natural beauty and highlight their unique features. Many individuals have increased buccal fat, which is the fat located deep within the cheeks. This can give the face a rounder or fuller appearance.
While a fuller face is often associated with youthfulness, excess buccal fat can obscure the bone structure and soften facial angles. Buccal fat removal sculpts the face, bringing out the cheekbones and creating a more defined jawline.
What Is the Buccal Fat Pad?
The buccal fat pad is a natural fat deposit located deep in the cheek tissue beneath the cheekbones. Its removal – without any fillers or additions – offers a slimmer, firmer, and more balanced facial appearance by enhancing symmetry and contour.
Who Is Buccal Fat Removal For?
This procedure is ideal for individuals who:
- Have a round or full face and want more defined features.
- Wish to achieve enhanced cheekbones and a more structured jawline.
Do not have an overly slim or narrow face, as the procedure may overly reduce volume in such cases and affect balance.
What Are the Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal?
- Enhances facial features: Slimmer cheeks bring attention to the eyes, lips, and cheekbones.
- Creates a sculpted, contoured look: The overall face appears more structured and refined.
- Provides a firmer, lifted effect: The skin appears tighter and more youthful.
The Procedure: What to Expect
- Buccal fat removal is a relatively simple surgical procedure performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. A small incision is made inside the mouth to access and remove the fat pad. The amount of fat removed varies depending on each person’s facial anatomy.
- The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia (in rare cases under general anesthesia), lasts about 30–45 minutes, and visible results appear within 4–5 weeks.
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Absorbable sutures are used inside the mouth. Mild swelling or tenderness may occur but usually subsides within 2–3 days. Recovery is straightforward and complications are rare.
In the first few days:
- Stick to soft foods and liquids.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol temporarily.
Follow all aftercare instructions carefully for smooth healing.
Cost of Buccal Fat Removal
The cost varies depending on each individual’s needs and the amount of fat to be removed. During your consultation, Dr. Konstantinos Makrygiorgis will assess your facial structure and design a personalized approach for safe and optimal results.
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Konstantinos Ch. Makrygiorgis
Plastic surgery is the perfect blend of science and art, of passion and technology. Our primary goal is to help you achieve your personal aesthetic aspirations, while also providing you with clear and honest guidance for your benefit. Perfectionists by nature, we are fully committed to your vision to how you imagine your best self. Because perfection is a deeply personal matter, and it doesn’t come in one single form.
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