Dr. Dennys Corteguera Torres
Vascular Diagnostic Unit
WHAT IS IT?
Buccal Fat Pads
The buccal fat pads are accumulations of fat located in the cheeks, between the masseter muscle, the main chewing muscle, and the buccinator muscle, which defines the inner surface of the cheeks.
The buccal fat pads can be removed through an aesthetic surgery procedure called bichectomy, which helps define the facial contour and accentuate the cheekbone area, especially in individuals with rounded or oval faces.
The procedure to remove buccal fat pads is usually performed under local anesthesia with an incision inside the mouth, leaving no external scars and typically not requiring hospitalization. Approximately 7 days after the bichectomy, the definitive, completely natural results can be appreciated.
Bichectomy can be combined with other aesthetic medicine treatments, such as hyaluronic acid filler implants, especially in the cheekbone area, to achieve the desired final result.
FAQ's
Frequently asked questions about Buccal Fat Pads
Results begin to appear within a few days and are final at approximately one week, with a natural appearance.
It is performed under local anaesthesia through a small incision inside the mouth, with no external scarring and no need for hospitalisation.”
Yes, it can be combined with treatments such as hyaluronic acid fillers to enhance facial definition.”
Bichectomy is a cosmetic procedure that removes Bichat’s fat pads to slim the facial contour and define the cheekbones.
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