Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon offering exceptional aesthetic results to her patients throughout the New Jersey and Tri-state areas. Haute Beauty chats with Dr. Ramanadham about what Buccal Fat Removal is and its benefits.

HB: What is the process of Buccal fat removal? 

Buccal fat removal is a great quick procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia with the patient awake.  The area is completely numb and two small incisions can be made inside the mouth to remove the buccal fat in the cheeks.  

HB: Who is a good candidate for this procedure?

Anyone who has fullness in the cheeks and would like a slimmer more defined look. It creates that contoured look that we often try to obtain with makeup.

HB: What does recovery look like?

Recovery is well-tolerated. patients typically might have a little swelling which is not noticeable.  The sutures dissolve on their own so there is really little to no aftercare

HB: Do men also benefit from this procedure?

Absolutely! this is a great procedure for both men and women. 

How are results best maintained? 

Buccal fat is generally resistant to changes in weight. Once it is removed, it is removed. That’s not to say that maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise won’t make a difference. This prevents weight gain and fat increase is other areas of the face that might mask the results of your surgery.