Today, you can reduce the appearance of chubby cheeks and improve your facial contours with a minor surgical procedure known as buccal fat removal.
Buccal Fat Pad
As the fat that sits on either side of the face, between the cheekbones and jaw, the buccal fat pad helps to define the shape and contours of the face. In some people, the buccal fat pads, whether due to genetics or other factors, can contribute to a facial fullness that masks the definition of the underlying bone structure.
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedure
With a buccal fat removal procedure, our skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons can create a more defined facial appearance that reduces the look of chubby cheeks or a round baby face to better highlight the cheekbones and jawline.
As performed entirely inside the mouth through tiny incisions by the molars, the buccal fat pad gets gently removed and then trimmed to a size that supports more desirable facial contours. Once replaced and the incision closed, the same process gets repeated on the other side.
Best of all, since the procedure gets performed entirely inside the mouth, there’s no visible scarring. What you will notice is the improvements that appear as the inflammation subsides and healing gets underway. Your face will take on a more chiseled appearance, with the cheekbones more defined and the transition from cheek to chin more refined.
Skilled care and outstanding treatment outcomes
As experts in head and neck anatomy and facial aesthetics, our professional team provides the skilled care required to achieve healthy, attractive outcomes that fulfill your cosmetic goals and expectations of care. We’ll advise you if you are a candidate for buccal fat pad removal and what you can expect from treatment. We sometimes recommend buccal fat removal in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced results and to improve overall facial aesthetics and harmony.
