Sometimes, cheek fullness, or what some people refer to as “baby face,” keeps you from looking as elegant and refined as you’d like. This fullness may lie in the buccal fat pads, the layer of fat that exists between your cheekbones and jaw.
Dr. Salas understands the importance of feeling confident when you look in the mirror, which is why he applies his surgical expertise to help his patients reach their aesthetic goals. At Salas Plastic Surgery, he provides buccal fat removal in North Miami to create a more elegant, refined appearance.
Wondering if this procedure can help you reach your desired look? Keep reading this guide, where we answer common questions about buccal fat removal.
What is a buccal fat pad?
Your buccal fat affects your face shape, specifically how contoured or chiseled your features appear. These fat pads lie in your mid-face, next to the hollows of the cheek.
Some individuals have larger fat pads, which can hide their bone structure and reduce visible facial contours. Removing some of this fat in the area can improve balance and refine your features.
How does buccal fat removal work?
Dr. Salas takes a personalized, highly detailed approach to buccal fat removal. As a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon, he brings high technical skill and precision to all of your plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures.
The process begins with general sedation and/or local anesthesia to keep you comfortable during the procedure. Dr. Salas makes a small incision on the inside of your mouth to expose the layer of fat. He removes the appropriate amount of fat to perfectly highlight your cheekbones, without looking hollowed.
Once he sculpts your face to meet your ideal appearance, he closes the incisions with internal sutures.
What does recovery look like after buccal fat removal?
Recovery after buccal fat removal may take a few weeks, but most patients return to work and activities around day 3.
You will begin on a liquid diet, and when the time is right, you can start incorporating soft solid foods back into your diet. You should expect some swelling for the next few days, with your final results unveiling in the following weeks.
Why should I choose Dr. Salas?
Dr. Salas understands the importance of feeling like the best version of yourself. That’s why he helps his patients step into their dream appearances, with the utmost safety and precision.
For your buccal fat removal, he creates a surgical plan that addresses your concerns but keeps you looking like yourself. Dr. Salas is meticulous in using advanced techniques to enhance your natural features, helping you look youthful and refined, even as you age.
Reveal Your Contours
Buccal fat removal in North Miami requires an expert hand to help you look effortlessly sculpted and natural. Trust Dr. Salas for your buccal fat removal procedure, and schedule your appointment to explore your options and candidacy.
Curious about other facial procedures? Explore our beauty journal to read about nose reshaping, chin lipo, and more.
