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Buccal Fat Pad Removal in Santa Monica

Buccal fat removal is a common facial contouring procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis in a plastic surgery office. The goal of buccal fat removal is to define and add contoured definition to the lower face and cheeks. The procedure involves the removal of a walnut sized buccal fat pad using an incision inside the mouth. As a cosmetic surgery procedure, buccal fat pad removal can reduce a baby face and make it more sculpted and defined.

Buccal fat pad removal is considered a permanent procedure that reduces fatty bulk from the mid and lower face, adding definition to the jawline and cheeks. Once the fat pad is removed, it is unlikely to grow back. Patient will notice a permanent contouring of the jaw and lower face. Unlike metabolic weight gain or loss, the buccal fat pad does not respond to weight fluctuations.

The procedure begins with a careful examination of the cheek fat pads in healthy men and women who desire a more sculpted facial silhouette. Dr. Karamanoukian is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has expertise in buccal fat removal in his Santa Monica plastic surgery center. Once an examination is complete, a recommendation for this facial contouring procedure will be made based on your desired cosmetic goals. We find that buccal pad removal is ideal for younger patients who have been teased about having ‘chubby cheeks’ all of their lives. The procedure delivers excellent long-term results for patients seeking natural looking contouring without filler volume.

The surgery is performed in an outpatient surgery setting using local anesthesia administered inside of the mouth. Most patients will not need significant amounts of anesthesia and it is ideally performed under local anesthetic. A small incision is made inside the mouth and the buccal fat pad is carefully removed to reduce cheek volume. Once performed, the cheekbones appear noticeably more contoured  and enhanced because the cheeky fat is reduced.

Most patients will return to work after several days, but will notice some minor residual swelling in the cheek area for at least one week. The desired outcome is a slimmer jawline and cheek fat pad that harmoniously blends in with the rest of the face.


Our plastic surgery office is located in Los Angeles and our board-certified plastic surgeon has world expertise in this particular facial contouring procedure. Schedule a consultation today for facial contouring surgery, filler, enhancement, or buccal fat pad surgery.

Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
Kare Plastic Surgery
Buccal Fat Pad Removal
www.karesurgery.com 
804 7th Street
Santa Monica CA 90403
 

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