If you’ve been told that you have a “baby face”, there’s a strong chance that you have disproportionately large buccal fat pads in your cheeks. The only way to remove excess buccal fat is through a surgical procedure known as buccal fat removal in Lone Tree or bichectomy. Dr. Fathimani, a world-renowned facial cosmetic surgeon, uses cutting-edge techniques to remove excess buccal fat and slim down your baby face.
Slimming Down Your Baby Face
Most people have pockets of facial fat in the cheeks, known as buccal fat pads, that resist traditional weight loss efforts, such as exercise and dieting. Even if you’re fairly slim and slender, you may have puffy cheeks, giving you a baby face appearance. Disproportionately large buccal fat pads can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Buccal fat removal can help you achieve more chiseled facial contours.
What is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal in Lone Tree is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that removes the buccal fat pads from the cheeks. The buccal fat pads are the two small, round cushions of fat located in the lower part of each cheek. Buccal fat removal involves making a small incision inside the mouth and removing the buccal fat pads through this incision. This procedure removes excess fat pads from your cheeks, thus helping you achieve a more slender and angular face.
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal:
- Reduced “baby face” appearance
- More sculpted, youthful, and angular facial contours
- Minimally invasive procedure
- No visible scars since the incisions are made inside the mouth
- Quick recovery with minimal downtime
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your cheeks, buccal fat removal can give you the desired results. The procedure is relatively quick and easy, with a short recovery time. You can expect to see a noticeable difference in the appearance of your cheeks within a few weeks of the procedure. If you’ve tried exercising and dieting to slim down your face to no avail, it might be time to consider buccal fat removal with Dr. Fathimani.
It Starts With Your Consultation
When you arrive for your consultation for buccal fat removal in Lone Tree, you will meet with Dr. Fathimani for a thorough consultation. He will ask about your goals for the procedure and assess your overall health. He will examine your face, measure the pockets of fat in your cheeks, and determine if you are a good candidate. Dr. Fathimani will curate a personalized treatment plan, answer any questions, and provide specific instructions on preparing for the procedure.
The Buccal Fat Removal Process
The Buccal fat removal process is a minimally invasive procedure that removes the buccal fat pads from the cheeks. The procedure is done through small incisions inside the mouth only. For optimal patient comfort a quick 30 minute intravenous sedation is routinely performed in our ambulatory surgical rooms at Rocky Mountain Surgical Arts. A tiny incision inside the cheek is made and Dr. Fathimani removes the excess buccal fat tissues from the incision, sort of like squeezing the yolk out of an egg. Finally, the incisions are closed with resorbable stitches.
Buccal Fat Removal: Recovery & Downtime
Recovery from buccal fat removal in Lone Tree is usually pretty straightforward. You will have some bruising and swelling around the cheeks, which typically resolves within a few weeks. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days, although strenuous activity should be avoided for at least a week or two.
There is not much pain after the procedure, but if you experience discomfort, you can take over-the-counter pain medications.
Buccal Fat Removal: Aftercare Guidelines
- Take a few days off work and social activities.
- Avoid strenuous workouts and exercise for at least two weeks.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking during the recovery period.
- Sleep with your head elevated for a few days after the procedure to reduce swelling.
- Eat soft foods for a few days because hard foods can irritate the incision site.
- Stay hydrated and drink lots of water.
Buccal Fat Removal: Results & Longevity
Your buccal fat removal results will be evident after a few weeks once the side effects and swelling dissipate completely. The results are typically long-lasting. The removed fat cells cannot regenerate or return, so once they are gone, they are gone for good. There is a small risk that the buccal fat pads can return if a significant amount of weight is gained, but this is typically not an issue for most people.
Schedule Your Consultation
Dr. Kayvan Fathimani is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a fellowship-trained facial cosmetic surgeon specializing in cutting-edge cosmetic surgeries. He listens to his patients carefully and curates personalized treatment plans to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. Furthermore, Dr. Fathimani’s medical staff ensures you feel safe and supported through every step of the surgical process. Please schedule a consultation to explore your options for buccal fat removal in Lone Tree.
