Buccal Fat Removal - reduce round cheeks and highlight cheekbones for a more harmonious look all over the face
Cheek shaping, also known as Buccal Fat Removal, has become a quick, simple, but also long-term solution for improving facial contours and removing excess fat that hides natural cheek contours
Cheeks full of volume and accentuated lines are synonymous with youth, vitality and fertility. Accentuated cheekbones create the illusion of a strong face in men and elegance and symmetry in women.
However, the amount of fat found on the cheeks can mask such facial lines, creating a chubby appearance, often referred to as a ‘baby face.’
Unfortunately, sometimes this amount of fat is stubborn and cannot be removed despite exercise to maintain a slim figure or a healthy diet to reduce the formation of fat deposits.
The amount of fat on the cheeks depends primarily on genetics. The structure of bones and muscles on the face can significantly affect the distribution of adipose tissue that is distributed over the cheeks, and then the possibilities for changes in the face are very limited.
This type of surgery is based on the removal of fat tissue located at the base of the cheeks. The removed buccal fat will result in a defined V-shaped face.
With this procedure, we emphasize your facial lines by creating a “sculpted”, tight, but above all natural look that we got without the use of Botox or dermal fillers.
Cheek shaping has become a quick, simple, but also long-term solution to improve facial contours and eliminate excess fat tissue that prevented your cheeks from reaching their full potential.
To obtain an even better contour of the face, we can process buccal fat as lipofilling and used to transfer fat to the upper part of the face, which further defines the facial contours
Cheek shaping surgery offers many advantages, of which special emphasis is placed on achieving a defined appearance and emphasizing the area around the cheekbones.
Buccal Fat Removal is recommended for people who:
Chubby cheeks can reduce the emphasis of defined lines on the face, creating a “baby face”. By removing fat tissue from the cheeks, we emphasize the fat tissue that is located on the cheekbones, creating the illusion of a sculpted “sharp” and attractive appearance of the face.
The structure of the skull and the distribution of the facial muscles affect the appearance of the face. A person with a round face may appear chubby even when they have a relatively slim figure.
In other words, sometimes smaller amounts of fat can be more pronounced due to the structure of the face that “pushes” them to the surface.
By properly shaping your cheeks, we adjust your facial appearance by removing a minimum amount of fat tissue to achieve a natural and defined look.
Unlike other surgical treatments that are performed on the outside of the face, cheek shaping surgery is performed by removing fat tissue from the inside, that is, by taking fat pads from the oral cavity area.
With this technique, we speed up recovery, eliminate the possibility of visible scars, but also shorten the period of the procedure due to minimal invasiveness on the inside of the face.
Instead of using Botox injections or dermal fillers that would have to be injected afterwards, this surgery will permanently remove amounts of fat from the lower part of the cheek, which is why you will not have to repeat the procedure again. As a supplement, we can use buccal fat as the best natural source of our own fat and make additional facial lipofilling .
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Although it is a routine and less invasive surgical procedure, appropriate precautions must be taken to ensure that the surgery shows optimal results without potential complications during recovery.
The steps we take before surgery include:
Before the procedure, we conduct consultations where we discuss the procedure itself, the recovery process and possible complications.
Also, this is a good time to answer all your questions related to the procedure, but also to listen to your wishes for the final appearance and structure of the cheeks.
Facial examination is an indispensable element of preparation for surgery.
By examining the face, we estimate the amount of fat tissue we want to remove, and to create a concept of the final results, we can also photograph the face to create a 3D animation that would show the appearance of the face at the end of the operation.
Blood-thinning medications should be avoided 2-3 days before the procedure. Although the procedure is minimally invasive, blood-thinning drugs can affect the recovery period and increase the risk of bleeding.
By adhering to these guidelines, we reduce the chances of complications and create a good basis for a successful procedure.
After applying local anesthesia in several places within the oral cavity, the surgeon will make small incisions along the inner side of the cheek
The incision on the inside is made to avoid scars, but also to make it easier to access the adipose tissue (the mucous layer of skin in the oral cavity is thinner and recovers faster).
In this type of treatment, it is necessary to take into account that we naturally lose fat on the face with aging, which is why a precise assessment of the surgeon is required, who will not overdo it with the amount of fat removed.
When the incision is made, the surgeon will gradually draw out the desired amount of buccal fat with light movements of tweezers. During the extraction of fat through the made incision, the surgeon will try to damage as little as possible the part of the fat tissue that will remain in the cheek.
Instead of cutting the fat with a scalpel, the surgeon may use cotton swabs to gently manipulate and separate the fat tissue and separate it from the fat that will remain in the cheek with as little mechanical pressure as possible.
Having removed the desired amount of adipose tissue, we close the incision with degradable seams and let you go for home care. The whole procedure takes about 2 hours, including preparations and postoperative consultations where the surgeon will introduce you to the steps and guidelines of recovery.
When the anesthesia stops working, you are allowed to eat light and mushy food for 1-2 days after the operation.
An operation of this type does not require a long recovery period, so you can return to daily activities the next day.
Whether or not you can return to work depends on the surgeon who will assess the speed and course of recovery the next day when you visit us for an examination.
Recovery is painless in most cases, and minor swelling from the inside of the cheek is possible, which usually disappears a week after surgery.
Although the results are visible immediately after the surgery, you will only be able to notice the complete appearance of your shaped cheeks when the swelling completely subsides , which is expected in a month.
Cheek shaping, like any surgical procedure, can cause certain side effects and complications.
These are some of the most common:
A poorly closed wound can leave room for bacteria to penetrate, and poor oral hygiene can further increase the risk of infection. The infection is usually treated with antibiotics, and sometimes it is necessary to reopen and repair the wound.
Bleeding can occur in the case of wound injury (bite when chewing), but also due to slower blood clotting that can occur as a result of the use of drugs such as Aspirin or Andol , which act as anticoagulants.
When removing excess buccal tissue, there is a possibility of damaging the facial nerves. Fortunately, the loss of sensation in this area is temporary and usually returns 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Poor judgment by the surgeon or failure to follow recovery guidelines can lead to the results of the surgery not turning out as expected. In this case, it is necessary to repeat the procedure.
It should be noted that the chances of these complications are rare and that the polyclinic implements all possible measures to prevent their occurrence.
Cheek shaping surgery fulfills several goals that directly affect your appearance and attractive facial appearance:
Although this type of procedure does not require the elimination of large amounts of adipose tissue, even small corrections can contribute to significant changes in the face by emphasizing your sharp and attractive facial lines.
We would especially like to point out that the reduction of buccal fat can be done in combination with facial lipofilling and additionally facial skin tightening treatment – radiofrequency – Morpheus 8 for an even better and more natural result.
At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic, we routinely perform surgical procedures that will rejuvenate your face by emphasizing your natural lines and smooth skin texture.
Among these procedures is the popular cheek shaping, which seeks to eliminate excess fat tissue to achieve a defined and toned look that will highlight your cheeks in a completely natural way.
By effectively removing buccal fat in the lower part of the cheek, we create the illusion of a narrower face and emphasize the cheekbones that will complement your facial appearance.
Get rid of the chubby face and “baby face” look and re-emphasize defined facial lines that will make you more attractive. Make an appointment by calling +3851 2444 646 or by filling out our online form.
The main goal of LF Polyclinic is to improve the quality of life and health of our clients by providing them with top-notch healthcare services.
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