Patient Info
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 26 years old
- Surgeon:
- Dr. Inessa Fishman
Description
This 26-year-old woman felt her lower cheeks were too full, and wanted to achieve a slimmer and more contoured look to her face. Our facial plastic surgeon Dr. Inessa Fishman treated her with buccal fat reduction to slim lower lower cheeks. The patient had her procedure while awake and relaxed in the comfort of our office. She is shown 4 months after treatment, with continued improvement expected for another 2-3 months after her procedure.
About Buccal Fat Reduction Procedure
While volume is generally a desirable feature of a youthful and beautiful face, excessively full cheeks can be bothersome for some individuals. Some men and women, no matter their age, are bothered by overly full or “chipmunky” cheeks, or a too-round “baby face.” Buccal fat reduction, or partial removal of the buccal fat pad (also known as the fat pad of Bichat) is a minor surgical procedure performed to slim the lower face and cheeks, and is one of the most effective tools for facial contouring. Buccal fat pad reduction or excision—also known as bichectomy surgery—can be an effective way to sculpt overly full cheeks, reduce excess volume in the lower face, and highlight or accentuate the cheekbones. A relatively short procedure, buccal fat reduction involves surgically trimming a discrete collection of fat located within the cheek, typically through a small incision on the inside of the mouth. Offering little to no downtime and no visible scars, this procedure offers permanent and natural-appearing results. Our facial plastic surgeon Dr. Inessa Fishman commonly performs buccal fat reduction as a standalone procedure, or in combination with rhinoplasty or neck lifting surgery.