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Buccal Fat Removal in Vancouver

Some people have full or rounded cheeks well into adulthood, even though facial volume typically decreases after adolescence. If you feel that excess fullness in your cheeks is affecting your appearance, buccal fat removal may be an ideal option to achieve more sculpted facial contours. This procedure can help you feel confident in your profile and bring definition to your natural features.

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The Buccal Fat Removal Procedure

Buccal fat removal is performed right in our office using local anesthesia. A small incision is made inside the mouth, allowing access to the buccal fat pads without any visible scarring on the outside of the face. The entire procedure generally takes between 60 and 75 minutes, and optional sedation with nitrous oxide or oral medication is also available.

Buccal Fat Removal Pricing

The cost of buccal fat removal typically ranges from $3,900 to $4,900. The price of your surgery will depend on your treatment plan. Many patients opt to combine this procedure with other facial enhancements, such as eyelid surgery, a facelift, or a brow lift, for more dramatic results.

What Are the Advantages of Buccal Fat Removal?

Patients often notice improvements like:

  • A slimmer facial contour
  • Cheeks that appear more balanced and symmetrical
  • A well-defined cheek-to-jawline transition (often called a V-line look)
  • A more mature appearance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is buccal fat removal permanent?

One of the common questions on patients’ minds is, “is buccal fat removal permanent?” The great news is that your newly defined, slimmer cheeks will remain that way for good! Even if you gain weight, your buccal fat pads won’t grow back. If you feel that your face and cheeks are overly round, Buccal Fat Removal surgery may be the right procedure to slim and sculpt the lower third of the face, giving you permanent, contoured results that you’ll love.

How is buccal fat removal surgery performed?

Buccal Fat Removal is a minimally invasive surgical procedure done under local anesthetic, which many compare to a dental procedure, as you will be in a reclined position with your mouth open. Because the surgery is performed from inside your mouth, there is no visible incision, stitches, or scarring on your face. Dr. Demianczuk expertly performs this surgery by carefully making small incisions on the inside of the cheeks, just above the upper molars. The tissues of the cheek are then gently separated to expose the buccal fat pads. He will then expertly decrease the fullness of the cheek by removing a portion of fat in the precise amount that best suits your individual goals. Once the desired amount of fat has been removed from the buccal fat pad, he will finish the procedure by sealing the incisions with stitches to complete the procedure.

How long does it take to recover from buccal fat removal?

As Buccal Fat Removal is a minimally invasive procedure, the downtime and recovery is very little. Visible results after Buccal Fat Removal are immediate, but patients should expect a normal amount of post-operative swelling for 7 to 10 days after surgery. Patients can typically resume their usual activities, but most take a few days before returning to work or social activities to allow for most of the swelling to subside. Full results of your procedure are usually seen after 2 to 3 months post-surgery as your skin settles into the newly hollowed area where the buccal fat once was.

Who is a candidate for buccal fat removal surgery?

People with prominent buccal fat pads often describe themselves as having chubby cheeks. While sometimes this can be the result of being overweight, the size of the buccal fat pads may be genetic. How do you know if you’re a good candidate for Buccal Fat Removal? Buccal Fat Removal surgery may be right for you if you have any of these concerns Puffy, full cheeks Asymmetrical cheeks Round cheeks that don’t decrease in size with weight loss

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