Buccal fat removal is one of the most hyped plastic surgery procedures in the last couple of years. It involves removing some or all of the buccal fat pad in the cheeks. This can help slim the face and define the cheekbones. While primarily used in the past for aging patients or those who kept childlike round faces well into their twenties, it is now more widely performed. So, how long does buccal fat removal last?Buccal fat removal is technically a permanent procedure. Once fat cells are removed from the body, it cannot come back. That does mean that the remaining fat cannot descend or expand. However, fat cannot regenerate in the area it was removed. Therefore, the face will remain slimmer than before surgery for the rest of the patient’s life. This can pose problems for patients who do not have overgrown or descended buccal fat pads. The face naturally loses fat and volume with age. This can cause a patient to look aged and gaunt well before they would have if they had not had buccal fat removal. Therefore, it is important for patients to undergo proper screening and to be proper candidates for the procedure. While a permanent procedure is largely preferred for patients, it can backfire if the procedure is performed on the wrong patient. To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at 941-923-1736 or reach out online via chat, contact form, or Price Simulator.
Alberico J. Sessa, M.D. is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery & is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Sessa has successfully treated hundreds of patients with a high satisfaction rate.
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