Buccal Fat Removal NYC
Buccal fat removal is a facial contouring procedure that removes fat from the lower cheeks to create a slimmer, more sculpted facial appearance and help the cheekbones look more defined.
At Dreams Plastic Surgery in NYC, buccal fat pad removal is planned carefully to refine the midface and lower cheeks while preserving natural facial balance.
Designed to reduce fullness in the lower cheeks.
Can help create a more sculpted midface appearance.
Not every face is a candidate, so facial balance matters.
What Is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal surgery removes fat from the lower cheeks to contour the midface and create a more defined facial shape. Also known as buccal lipectomy, cheek reduction surgery, face thinning surgery, or bichatectomy, the procedure is often chosen by adults who have a naturally rounded or “baby face” appearance.
Cheek Reduction
Reduces fullness in the lower cheeks when buccal fat pads are contributing to a rounder face.
Facial Sculpting
Can help create a more mature, refined, and sculpted facial contour.
Cheekbone Definition
By reducing lower cheek fullness, the cheekbones may appear more defined and prominent.
What Are Buccal Fat Pads?
The buccal fat pad gets its name from the Latin word “bucca,” meaning puffed cheek. It is also sometimes called the Bichat fat pad, which is why buccal fat removal may also be referred to as a bichatectomy.
Buccal fat pads can naturally thin with age, so the procedure must be planned carefully to avoid an overly hollow look later in life.
Common Reasons Patients Consider It
- Rounded lower cheeks
- Persistent “baby face” appearance
- Desire for a slimmer facial contour
- Less definition around the cheekbones
- Lower cheek fullness that does not change with weight loss
- Interest in a more sculpted or mature facial shape
Buccal Fat Removal Video
Watch this video to learn more about buccal fat removal, facial contouring, and how cheek reduction can help create a slimmer lower-face appearance.
Individual results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether buccal fat removal is appropriate for your facial anatomy.
Can Diet or Exercise Reduce Buccal Fat?
Buccal fat pads cannot be directly reduced with diet or exercise. Weight loss may slim the face overall for some patients, but prominent buccal fat can remain due to genetics and facial anatomy.
This is one reason buccal fat removal has become a popular option for patients who want more defined cheek contours.
A More Sculpted Facial Shape
Buccal fat removal is not meant to make every face look the same. The goal is to refine the lower cheeks in patients who are good candidates while maintaining balance with the cheekbones, jawline, chin, and overall facial structure.
How Buccal Fat Removal Works
Buccal fat removal is typically a minimally invasive procedure. Every case should be customized based on facial fullness, cheekbone structure, age, skin quality, and long-term facial balance.
Buccal Fat Removal vs. Facial Liposuction
Liposuction is not usually the best option for reducing buccal cheek fat because the cheeks contain important facial nerves and delicate structures. Buccal fat removal targets the buccal fat pad directly from inside the mouth.
However, buccal fat removal may be paired with liposuction in other areas, such as under the chin, when the goal is broader facial slimming.
Possible Combination Options
- Chin liposuction
- Neck liposuction
- Cheek implants
- Dermal fillers
- Mini facelift
- Chin implant
- Jawline contouring
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal fat removal can help create a more sculpted lower-face appearance for properly selected candidates.
Slimmer Lower Cheeks
Reduces cheek fullness that contributes to a rounder facial shape.
More Defined Midface
Can make the cheekbones appear more prominent by reducing lower cheek volume.
No External Scar
The procedure is commonly performed through an incision inside the mouth.
Am I a Good Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?
You may be a good candidate for buccal fat removal if you are an adult with persistent lower cheek fullness, a rounded facial shape, or a “baby face” appearance, and you want a more sculpted contour. This procedure is not ideal for everyone, especially patients who already have a naturally narrow or hollow face.
Individual results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether buccal fat removal is appropriate for your anatomy, age, and long-term facial balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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