Buccal fat removal surgery is a cosmetic procedure which aims to contour your face by removing a portion of the fat mass located in the middle of your cheeks. Buccal fat pads are lentil-shaped structures that are responsible for giving your face a round, chubby, and fuller appearance. They vary greatly in size and largely determine the shape of one’s lower and middle face owing to their significant location.

Buccal fat removal in Dubai resizes these fat pads to give you a slimmer, smarter, and more chiseled look. This blog explains what to expect from this surgical procedure.

Expected Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Buccal fat removal surgery, also known as buccal lipectomy, is known to provide the following benefits to the patients:

• Less bulky facial profile: The surgery helps you achieve a slimmer and younger face which is characterized by an inverted-triangle outline. 
• V-shaped face: Buccal fat removal surgery redefines the contours to give you a much coveted heart-shaped face.
• Prominent cheekbones: As the fat lying in the hollowed portions of the cheeks is removed, one’s cheeks become naturally angular and highlighted.
• Scar-less results: Since the incisions are placed inside the mouth, you don’t have to worry about the visible surgical scars.
• Permanent removal of fat: It is not easy to get rid of the unwanted buccal fat with exercise or diet. However, this surgery helps you reduce its size permanently in one go.
• Life-long results: The removed buccal fat does not regenerate. Hence, the outcomes of the surgery are long-lasting.
• Little downtime: Only small incisions are made during the surgery, which means recovery happens fast and you do not have to take a long downtime.

Procedure

Buccal fat pad removal surgery is an outpatient procedure and includes the following steps:

• Consultation: During the initial consultation, your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon evaluates your condition in detail, establishes your suitability for the surgery, and assesses your medical history. They also explain the procedure in detail and discuss your expectations and preferences.
• Anesthesia: To begin the surgery, local anesthesia with sedation is given to numb the cheeks and protect the patient against the pain.
• Incisions: Next, a 1 to 2 centimeters long incision is made inside the mouth – near upper molars – to access a lobe of the buccal fat pad.
• Fat Removal: Plastic Surgeons then carefully excise a portion of the fat to give your face a defined shape.
• Closing of wounds: Finally, incisions are closed with the help of internal sutures or glue.

Post-operative Recovery

It is normal to experience some pain, swelling, and discomfort after the surgery. Patients are advised to take the painkillers prescribed by their Plastic Surgeons to relieve the pain. Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling and discomfort.

It is wise to keep your head in an elevated position as this protects the face against unnecessary pressure and assists fluid drainage. Patients should also avoid doing strenuous exercises during the healing period. Typically, it takes about 7 to 10 days for the treated sites to recover properly following the surgery. Patients are advised to take liquid or semi-liquid diet during this period. Once substantial healing has taken place, patients can resume their daily routines.

Need Help?

If you are interested in seeking advice or knowing more about Buccal Fat Removal Surgery in Dubai, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.