Buccal Fat Pad Excision
This procedure for men and women is for thinning out the face and reducing full, round “chubby” cheeks.
ANESTHESIA
General. You will sleep during the entire procedure.
LOCATION OF OPERATION
Hospital, outpatient surgery center or an office-based surgical suite.
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
45 minutes.
LENGTH OF STAY
Normally this is performed as an outpatient procedure, but if done in conjunction with a facelift or other procedures, it may require an overnight short stay.
RECUPERATION AND HEALING
Mild to moderate. Any discomfort should be relieved by medications prescribed by the physician. Some patients are comfortable after taking Tylenol or Motrin.
Should be taken for 7-10 days after procedure. It is very important you finish all of this medication.
Both can be expected, but will improve within 10-14 days.
None are needed.
All sutures are on the inside of the cheek and are dissolvable.
You may feel capable of returning within 5 days, but your appearance will be the deciding factor.
May begin 2 weeks after surgery.
Are evident after swelling is gone, about 10-14 days.
Special Care
Smoking is not advised; especially if doing in conjunction with a facelift (Smoking is prohibited 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery).
