Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal Fat Removal at Davis Facial Plastic
The Height of Youthful Beauty
High cheekbones and a defined jawline are a highly sought-after look. Some people can achieve this appearance naturally, while others might have naturally more full cheeks or what some refer to as a “baby face” and feel that their facial proportions are unbalanced. If you struggle with the size of your cheeks and would like a more slender, chiseled cheek profile, buccal fat removal could be a great option for you.
Our philosophy at Davis Facial Plastic is that great plastic surgery doesn’t reinvent your face, but enhances it. Award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick Davis offers buccal fat removal in Beverly Hills with the goal of doing just that, enhancing your natural features for a sculpted, refined look.
What is Buccal Fat Removal?
This procedure works to emphasize the cheekbones and sharpen the jawline by removing a small, targeted portion of fat from the cheeks. The buccal fat pad is an underlying part of the cheek that everyone has, although it is larger in some than others. It is not the same as subcutaneous fat that comes and goes with weight loss or gain. The buccal fat pad creates part of the structure of the cheek, and removing part of this pad can slenderize the cheeks. This treatment is performed by making an incision inside the mouth, removing some or all of the buccal fat, and then suturing the internal incision. It is a minimally invasive and quick treatment.
Buccal Fat Removal Before & Afters
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal
If you feel like you have chubby cheeks or “chipmunk cheeks” and that perhaps your face shape doesn’t match your body type, buccal fat removal can give you the slender, sleek appearance that you’ve been looking for. Beverly Hills facial expert Dr. Davis is careful in his technique so that his patients have a sleek jawline, but maintain their youthful appearance. Our Beverly Hills buccal fat removal patients enjoy:
- Greater cheekbone and jawline definition
- More contoured cheeks and jawline
- A sculpted face
Buccal Fat Removal Candidates
Buccal fat removal is a good option for anyone with full, chubby cheeks that may seem disproportionate to the rest of their face. Most buccal fat removal patients are in their 20s to 40s, and they must be in overall good health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations for the outcomes of this surgery. Those who already have a slender face or who are starting to show greater signs of aging and skin laxity may not be good candidates.
During a consultation, our goal is to make sure you are fully informed about the procedure and that we get to know you and your aesthetic goals and health history. Prior to your Buccal Fat Removal Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Davis will perform a brief examination, address any concerns, or answer any questions you may have. Since this procedure can be done in the clinic, there is very little that needs to be done as far as preparation, but if you are on certain medications and supplements, we will need to know to properly prepare for your procedure.
Since this procedure can be performed in the office at Davis Facial Plastic, you’ll get to enjoy stunning views of the Hollywood Hills and surrounding Los Angeles mountain ranges while you undergo treatment. During the procedure, you will first be injected inside the mouth with local anesthetic to fully numb the cheek area. Then, the incision will be made inside your cheek to gain access to the buccal fat pad, and part of it will be delicately removed. Dissolvable sutures will then be used to close the incision. The entire appointment is two hours, including a pre-op conversation with Dr. Davis, medication administration, the procedure, and post-op time to relax and prepare to leave.
Results, Recovery, and Aftercare
Incisions on the inside of the mouth heal relatively quickly, with most patients seeing nearly complete healing within about a week or sometimes up to ten days. The area may still be slightly sensitive, so it’s best to stick to soft foods and things that won’t disrupt healing for up to two weeks. Most patients see some residual swelling for up to three weeks, and then final, optimal results are usually revealed around two to four months.
Why Davis Facial Plastics?
At Davis Facial Plastics in Beverly Hills, you will be sure to receive unmatched care and fine-tuned aesthetic results. Featured in both KTLA and Women’s Health, Dr. Davis is thorough, detailed, and has an artistic eye to ensure your procedure is performed safely and properly, giving you a balanced, natural-looking result.
Schedule your Beverly Hills Buccal Fat Removal consultation at Davis Facial Plastics Today
For a bespoke treatment plan, call us today at (424) 284-3164, message us online, or email us at office@davisfacialplastics.com.
Buccal Fat Removal
Is Buccal Fat Removal common?
Buccal fat removal is quickly becoming a popular procedure for facial contouring.
Is Buccal Fat Removal painful?
This is a very minimally invasive procedure, and most patients only feel the pinch of a needle from local anesthesia. You may feel some slight tenderness once the anesthesia wears off.
Is Buccal Fat Removal permanent?
Yes, buccal fat is a fat structure within the cheek, so any removal is permanent.
Will there be considerable scarring following Buccal Fat Removal?
Since this procedure is performed by making incisions inside the mouth, there will be no visible scarring.