Buccal Fat Reduction to slim the cheeks of a middle aged woman

Fat reduction is a common request in our cosmetic surgery office. Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures worldwide according to plastic surgery society data. A double chin from excess neck fat is a great area for patients to have liposuction, which both reduces fat and tightens skin. Fat excess of the face, however, generally cannot be liposuctioned.

Extra facial fat is commonly not just due to being overweight. Patients who report chubby cheeks are typically born with this excess facial fat. Direct fat reduction may be required as this extra cheek fat typically does not respond to a healthy diet or regular exercise.

Slimming the face with cheek fat reduction surgery, also known as buccal fat reduction, is a relatively minor procedure. Small incisions are placed inside the mouth which allow the plastic surgery to remove a majority of the buccal cheek fat. A soft diet is recommended in the early phase of healing and patients often return to work soon after the procedure. Results develop gradually over time as cheek swelling resolves and tissue tightens.

This young woman exercises regularly and has a healthy diet, but reported extra cheek fat since childhood. She consulted facial plastic surgeon Dr. Chaboki to determine options to contour the face and cheeks. She underwent buccal fat reduction, with after photographs a couple years after surgery. She is very happy with her natural results and continues with Dr. Chaboki for additional cosmetic procedures to enhance and rejuvenate her appearance.

Read more about other facial sculpting procedures offered in our office:

• neck liposuction
• nonsurgical jaw reduction
• chin augmentation
• cheek augmentation