Consult Required?
Yes – Book Now
Downtime
7 to 14 days
Sessions Needed
1, which may be in conjunction with other treatments
Results Duration
Permanent
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal in Santa Monica
Definition, Definition, Defintion
Buccal fat removal in Santa Monica is a great treatment to give you a more defined facial structure. If you’ve always felt like your face appeared too rounded or “chubby,” this treatment may help create a leaner, sharper appearance.
Collaborative Treatment
At our office, we have many options that work great with buccal fat removal. If you are interested in other surgical treatments, like facelifts, chin liposuction, or rhinoplasties, we can easily pair those with your buccal fat removal.
Feminized Facial Beauty
A buccal fat removal procedure is an amazing option for patients striving to get a more feminine appearance. We fine-tune our approach based on your unique goals, all while upholding your natural beauty to help you look like your best self.
Consultation
Reach out to us, and we can help you set up a time for a consultation. At your private consultation, you and your Younique provider will discuss your medical history, concerns, and what your goals are for seeking treatment.
We can easily help you get scheduled for buccal fat removal surgery if you and your provider have decided it’s an ideal match for you. Once you’re scheduled, we will give you all you need to know for the pre-surgery preparation.
Procedure
Your buccal fat removal surgery can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. After surgery, you may only require a short downtime period. Here’s what to expect in your procedure:
- Your surgeon will start by cleansing the treatment area.
- They will mark the targeted buccal fat removal sites.
- Based on your needs, you will either receive general or local anesthesia.
- The surgeon makes an incision in the proper place on the inside of your cheek.
- Using a suction device, the surgeon removes the buccal fat pad.
- And that’s it! You’ll be able to return home shortly after surgery.
Recovery
You will need to have a ride home if you elect to use general anesthesia for surgery. After your buccal fat removal in Santa Monica, you may experience general swelling and soreness in the treated area.
It’s important to know that this is normal and may take about 2 to 4 weeks to fully heal. You can notice your slimmer, more defined cheekbones emerging after about 2 months.
Build Your Custom Treatment Plan
The path for your Younique journey begins with this first step.
What will the surgeon need before my buccal fat removal procedure?
Our dedicated staff will give you the pre-care guidelines once you decide this surgery is right for you. Your Younique surgeon will need additional information before they can perform buccal fat removal in Santa Monica. Here is what you should share with your surgeon:
- Your medical history
- Any allergies you may have
- If you have any preexisting medical conditions
- Your goals and expectations for treatment
- Any medications you may be taking
Answering the questions truthfully is essential to getting the best possible outcome from surgery. The procedure you want is only as important as its contribution to your concerns, goals, and well-being. You matter most of all!
Is buccal fat removal a painful surgery?
You should not experience any pain during your buccal fat removal surgery. Just before surgery, we administer a general or local anesthetic—it will depend on your preference, which we discuss during your consultation.
Post-surgery patients have reported experiencing some initial swelling or soreness. Your treatment team at Younique will give you post-care instructions and prescribe pain medications if needed to ease any discomfort.
Awards & Recognition
Mark Youssef, MD
