If you have round, plump, or plump cheeks, you may feel overly self-conscious about your facial appearance. Some people are happy with the layer of fat on the cheekbones, but if the fat spreads to the lower part of the cheeks and the jawline, it can affect your self-esteem.

Fortunately, there are several options available to slim down your facial features and create a more defined and sculpted appearance. Buccal fat removal procedures help reduce the size of the cheeks by removing excess fatty tissue. This creates a more defined face and can even give your self-esteem a boost.

Here are the benefits and drawbacks of mouth fat removal procedures:

How Buccal Fat Removal Works

Buccal fat removal procedures are usually performed in a cosmetic surgeon’s office or an outpatient center, and can be completed in less than an hour. You will receive local anesthesia to reduce the sensation of pain because the surgeon will make a long incision between the cheek and the gums. The surgeon removes the fat by gently applying pressure under the cheekbone; fat sticks out through the incision and can then be removed with forceps. If there is an excessive amount of fat around the jaw line, the surgeon may also use a mini liposuction to remove the fat from the tissue.

After removing the appropriate amount of fat, the surgeon closes the incisions and wraps the face with bandages. You will have a scar at the incision site, but it will heal in a few weeks and months and become less noticeable.

Key benefits of mouth fat removal

Buccal fat removal can be a valuable alternative to facial liposuction and, in some cases, offers spectacular results. While some people may reduce the size of their cheeks when losing weight, others do not see a noticeable change in their facial appearance after weight loss because the fatty tissue has become a stubborn deposit that is trapped under the skin. Oral fat removal offers benefits for:

• People who are of average weight and want a more contoured appearance.
• Improving appearance without extensive surgery
• Creating a more sculpted and defined appearance
• Increased self-esteem.
• Creating a more mature look
• Disadvantages of oral fat removal

While buccal fat removal procedures offer several benefits, there are some risks and side effects associated with the surgery. These include:

• Risk of excessive scarring
• Risk of infection (common with any type of surgery)
• Unbalanced appearance: If the surgeon removes too much or too little fat, the face may appear unbalanced.
• Risk of damage to surrounding tissues: This risk increases if the surgeon uses facial liposuction as part of the procedure.
• Slow Healing Time – Depending on the type of incision created, a noticeable scar may remain for several weeks and months after surgery.