Buccal pad fat refers to the pads of fat in your cheeks. They can make your face look unnaturally round. Additionally, this fat travels downwards as you age, making your face sag.

Many people think that weight loss might help in reducing the buccal fat which is not true. This fat can only be removed by Buccal fat removal surgery. Buccal fat can also be transferred in cheeks as it gives desired V-shape to your face which looks aesthetically pleasing.

The results of undergoing the buccal fat procedure are your cheeks gradually contour to their new appearance. The cheeks appear less full or chubby in post-op results. Also, this surgery helps in achieving the desired V-shape face which makes your face look aesthetically pleasing and also your face looks slimmer.

What is the Procedure of Buccal Pad Fat Removal?

Buccal Pad Fat Removal is performed under general or local anesthesia, recommended as per the patient’s condition. After the administration of anesthesia, about 1/2 cm incision is given at the buccal mucosa, which is inside the patient’s oral cavity.

This incision acts as the site to extract fat from the cheeks. The pressure is applied to the cheeks’ outer surface, pushing the buccal fat pad to protrude inside the mouth. The required tissue is extracted from this protruded pad, leaving the cheek size reduced and proportionate to face. The incision is then closed with sutures and left to heal on its own, which usually happens in just a few days.