Buccal Fat Removal
Refine Your Natural Beauty
Dr. Wise leads his team in providing specialized buccal fat removal procedures to refine and enhance facial contours. With Dr. Wise’s extensive experience and tailored approach, each patient receives personalized care designed to achieve a more sculpted, youthful appearance.
What is Buccal Fat Removal?
The buccal fat removal procedure reduces the volume of the buccal fat pads in the lower cheeks. These areas of fat can give the face a rounder, fuller appearance, which some find less desirable. Dr. Wise skillfully helps patients achieve a slimmer, more sculpted facial contour by meticulously removing a portion of these pads. This procedure enhances the definition of the facial structure, highlighting the natural cheekbones and angularity of the face.
What is Buccal Fat Removal? Who is a Candidate? - Dr. Wise Explains
What are the Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal?
This procedure is ideal for those who feel their face appears too round or full. It reduces cheek volume, significantly enhancing facial angles and shadows highlighting your natural bone structure.
- Enhanced Facial Contours: Creates a more defined facial structure by reducing cheek volume.
- Immediate Visibility of Results: Changes are noticeable immediately after the swelling subsides, providing a quick transformation.
- Minimal Scarring: Because the incisions are inside the mouth, there are no visible external scars.
- Long-Lasting Results: Once the buccal fat pads are removed, they do not regenerate, making the results permanent.
Who is a Candidate for Our Buccal Fat Removal Technique in New Jersey?
Ideal candidates for buccal fat removal are individuals seeking a permanent solution to reduce cheek fullness and achieve a more defined facial profile. Candidates should be:
- In good physical health.
- Non-smokers or willing to quit before surgery and throughout the recovery process.
- Realistic in their expectations about the results of the surgery.
- Free from any medical conditions that impair healing.
What to Expect During the Procedure
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about an hour. Dr. Wise makes a small incision inside the mouth near the second upper molar. He carefully extracts the appropriate amount of buccal fat through this incision, sculpting a more refined cheek contour. The incision is then sutured with dissolvable stitches.
After Buccal Fat Removal
Recovery from buccal fat removal is relatively quick, with most patients experiencing minimal discomfort. Swelling is common but typically subsides within a few weeks. Patients can usually return to normal activities within a few days, and the final, refined facial contour emerges as swelling decreases. Dr. Wise provides comprehensive post-operative care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
Why Choose Dr. Wise for Buccal Fat Removal?
Dr. Jeffrey B. Wise and his team at the Wise Center for Plastic Surgery in NJ ensure patients benefit from the expertise of a double-board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a profound understanding of facial aesthetics. Dr. Wise has performed over 5,000 facial rejuvenation procedures and is renowned for delivering natural-looking results that enhance his patients’ confidence and appearance. As a respected clinical professor of facial plastic surgery at NYU School of Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Wise combines clinical expertise with an artistic approach to reveal your best self.