Cheek Reduction Surgery

Like any cosmetic procedure, buccal fat removal has its advantages and disadvantages that are important to consider before making a decision.

ADVANTAGES:

• Improved facial contour.
• Permanent results.
• Minimally invasive procedure.
• Quick recovery.
• Less pain and complications than other facial surgeries.

DISADVANTAGES:

• Complications and side effects.
• Possible loss of facial volume with age.
• Not suitable for all cases.

Buccal fat removal is a relatively quick and short-duration surgical procedure. Generally, the surgery lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on factors such as the surgeon's experience, the complexity of the case, or the technique used, but in most cases, it's a brief procedure.

Since the fat that is removed is permanent, the results of buccal fat removal are long-term. However, it's important to consider what could happen years after the surgery:

• The facial definition achieved with buccal fat removal will be maintained, but changes in your face over time will depend mainly on other factors such as age, lifestyle, and skincare.
• Since facial volume decreases with age, people who have undergone buccal fat removal may notice that, over time, their face looks thinner or more angular.

Buccal fat removal can cause a significant change in facial contour, although the magnitude of the change depends on several factors, such as each person's facial structure, the amount of fat removed, the patient's expectations, and the surgeon's skills.

Buccal fat removal is generally considered a low-pain procedure, especially because it's performed under local anesthesia, which means you won't feel pain during the surgery itself. However, like any surgical procedure, there may be discomfort and some side effects during the recovery process.