Buccal Fat Extraction

Buccal fat removal surgery or extracting fat from the cheek is the extraction of the fat layer in the lower part of the cheek in order to beautify and reduce the puffiness of the face. These fatty layers are located on both sides of the face and start from the forehead and reach the cheek. The layers are among the muscles that humans use to chew food.

There are several references for the performance of these lipid layers; one of these theories is that these layers help chew and protect some facial muscles. However, the extraction of these layers does not affect the function of the face or cheek and affects only the appearance of the face.

Puffing the cheek due to these fatty layers does not relate to the weight and diet of the individuals and is rooted in their genetics. By buccal fat removal surgery, the cheek will be more beautiful and the face will be better.

Duration of Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

After two weeks, inflation will dwindle, and it will take 2 to 4 months to see the final results of the buccal fat removal surgery.

Related Paraclinics

Before doing this surgery, the person will be asked to perform tests such as blood tests. Other tests may also be required that the surgeon will inform them.

Preoperative Care Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

You will probably be asked to avoid eating and drinking before taking surgery and avoiding drugs such as aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The Process of Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

An incision is made inside the cheek and the fats are extracted. Since the incision of this surgery is created inside the mouth, there is no out-of-mouth injury. Once the fats are extracted, the incision site is closed using stitches. Buccal fat removal surgery usually takes place under local anesthesia and lasts for 1 hour.

Postoperative Care Regarding Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

After buccal fat removal surgery, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed for the patient who should use them.

Important Points about Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Buccal fat removal surgery includes the following possible risks:

• Infection
• Damage to the nerves
• Dissatisfaction with the results

Buccal fat removal surgery is mostly prescribed for the

• individuals who have big and puffy cheeks

Duration of Admission for Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Usually, a person will not be admitted to the hospital.