Buccal Lipectomy in Cancun

The buccal fat pad is a special pocket of fat located within the cheek. Excess buccal fat results in a very full, cheeky appearance – a “chipmunk look”. Buccal fat is a continuation of a deep fat pad on both sides of the face, located between the facial muscles. It is easily separated from the other structures of the face, and a perfect target for removal to help reduce lower face fullness. It is very distinct from the upper cheek/cheekbone fat pad, which is commonly enhanced to give the face a more defined appearance and is ideal for clients that even sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise program can’t produce the sculpted facial aesthetic that they desire. Due to genetics, some patients simply have a bit more fat in the cheek area, regardless of their overall weight. If you’re considering a Buccal Fat Pad Removal surgery in Cancun, Mexico we suggest Clinica Nazareth with Dr. Alejandro Duarte y Sanchez Best Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Benefits of Buccal Lipectomy

• More defined cheeks
• Improved facial contours.
• Rejuvenated facial shape.
• Enhanced facial appearance.
• Increased self-confidence.

How long does the procedure take?
Sometimes it takes 5 minutes to find the fat pad, sometimes it takes half an hour or so. Each persons anatomy is different. Some fat pads are large, and some people barely have any.

What is the recovery process like?
A buccal lipectomy patient may experience facial swelling following surgery. However, the swelling will dissipate on its own within about two to three weeks. After the swelling stops, the cheeks will start to look thinner and more contoured.

It generally takes about seven to 10 days for the tissues inside the mouth to recover following buccal fat pad removal. As such, a patient may need to maintain a soft or semi-liquid diet in the first few days after surgery.

Are the scars visible?
No, there not visible from the outside, the scars are about 2 cm long inside the mouth. You will feel them for the first few months, but then they will soften.

How long does it take to notice final results?
1 month: the swelling is 90 percent gone. You will see a little result but not a final result. The final result is visible at 6 months to 1 year, when all the swelling goes away and the tissues inside the cheek scar together to give them a more defined and slimmer shape.