Cheek Reduction Surgery: What To Know About Thinner Cheeks

 

What Is It?

A straightforward procedure called Cheek Reduction Surgery, sometimes called buccal fat pad removal, lessens the fullness in the lower portion of the cheeks. The buccal fat pad can be reduced or removed.

 

Your surgeon will remove the buccal fat pad by making a tiny incision inside the cheek. The inside of the cheek will be the site of the incision. In some instances, a facelift combined with cheek reduction surgery can eliminate the need for your surgeon to make an internal cheek incision.

 

What Advantages Does Cheek Reduction Surgery Offer?

Overly puffy cheeks can make you feel self-conscious, even though full cheeks can make you appear more youthful and refreshed. Feeling "chubby-cheeked" can affect your self-worth and confidence. Continue reading to find out what to anticipate and the advantages of cheek reduction surgery.

 

 

More Slender Face

It can also make your face appear thinner if you have smaller cheekbones. It can give the appearance of being more refreshed and rejuvenated by slimming the lower portion of the face. The lower portion of the face is subtly slimmed during the procedure, maintaining a natural appearance.

 

No Evident Scars

The buccal fat pad is removed using a small incision made inside the cheek by your surgeon. One significant benefit of this procedure is that there are no visible scars. Patients typically recuperate fairly quickly from minor incision procedures, requiring only a few days off work for rest.

 

Enhance the Shape of Your Cheekbones

Achieving better cheek contours is a significant advantage of cheek reduction surgery. Treating this area of the face with diet and exercise alone can be challenging. Your cheeks will have more definition if the fat is removed.

 

Cosmetic Rejuvenation

The overall shape and balance of your face can be significantly affected by the lower portion of your face. It can assist in revitalizing the facial shape for a more sculpted appearance by forming a more balanced shape.

 

Easy Process

The ease of use and simplicity of cheek reduction surgery are some of its advantages. As it's not a major surgery, an anesthetic is needed. It's thought to be a well-tolerated, safe, and targeted procedure to reduce cheek fat and improve facial balance. 

 

 

How is a cheek reduction procedure carried out?

 

• Anesthesia is localized during the procedure.
• An internal incision of approximately 1 to 1.5 centimeters will be made.
• After the procedure, dissolvable threads are used to stitch the incision made in the mucous membrane.
• There is no facial scarring from the process because it is all done inside the mouth, and no bandage is needed.

After undergoing cheek reduction surgery, how can you heal?

You should follow your cheek reduction or laser fat removal procedure with a liquid diet for a few days. Additionally, you should adhere to your surgeon's instructions regarding specific mouth rinses. If you have any infections, you might be prescribed specific mouthwashes to prevent them.

 

Conclusion

A procedure called buccal fat removal can make your cheeks smaller. A surgeon makes the face more slender by excising the buccal fat pads. Your body should fully recover between two and three months following your BBL recovery procedure.

 

You might be a great fit if you fit specific health requirements and have a fuller face. Similar to any surgical procedure, complications are possible. Deal with a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon for the best outcomes.