Facial Rejuvenation
Buccal Fat Pad Reduction
IN BOSTON, BROOKLINE & WELLESLEY
Advanced Artistry in Facial Aesthetics
Buccal fat pad reduction is a surgical procedure ideal for those who have fullness in their lower face and are concerned with their “chubby cheeks” look. Patients who have very good skin elasticity are better candidates than those with loose skin. Some people, genetically have overgrown or overdeveloped buccal fat pads. The buccal fat pad is a deep facial fat compartment, and it is resistant to weight loss, regimented diet and exercise.
Dr. Sanan performs buccal fat pad reduction surgery and not buccal fat pad removal surgery. He believes, even though you may have overgrown buccal fat pad compartments, that it is important to leave behind some fat. Fat is important for volume and contouring. Patients who have all their buccal fat removed will result in gaunt and sunken in cheeks, which is not Dr. Sanan’s aesthetic.
Dr. Sanan’s buccal fat pad reduction technique is performed through a small incision on the inside of each cheek. Through this minimal incision approach, Dr. Sanan is able to contour and reduce the buccal fat pad compartments. This contouring allows Dr. Sanan to give you the best lower face and cheek contour for your anatomy. The buccal fat pad reduction procedure fundamentally changes your cheek and lower face area. This surgery does not improve any sagging of the lower face such as jowls or loose skin along your cheek, lower face or jawline.
Buccal Fat Pad Reduction
The New Gold Standard
Buccal fat pad reduction surgery is a surgical procedure that involves reducing the amount of fat in the cheeks to create a more sculpted and contoured facial appearance.
What is unique about this procedure is that it targets a specific area of the face, the buccal fat pads, which are located in the lower cheeks. These fat pads are responsible for creating the rounded appearance of the cheeks, and reducing their size can result in a more defined and angular facial contour.
The other key differentiation is that this procedure is a reduction and not a removal. Many doctors perform a complete buccal fat pad removal surgery. Dr. Sanan believes the buccal fat serves a purpose and removing it entirely will result in a gaunt appearance. Dr. Sanan discusses reduction of the buccal fat in order to improve your rounded cheeks appearance.
It is important to note that not all patients are good candidates for buccal fat pad reduction surgery, and consulting with Dr. Sanan is paramount to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Personalized Care
Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Sanan prides himself in his personalized approach to all of his patients. He takes the time to get to know his patients, understand their goals, and communicate a clear surgical plan to help his patients achieve their goals. Dr. Sanan will ask you many questions about your medical health, previous treatment history, medications to determine your candidacy for buccal fat pad reduction surgery. Dr. Sanan believes patient safety is paramount and if you are not a candidate for surgery, he will be very clear with you.
Facial Optimization
When you consult with Dr. Sanan regarding your facial rejuvenation goals, he performs a complete facial assessment. In order to do this, Dr. Sanan takes into account your skin laxity, skin quality, facial structure and any previous treatments you’ve undergone. In addition to performing your buccal fat pad reduction, Dr. Sanan will assess you for other procedures like deep neck lift, FaceTite, chin implant, and skin laser and radiofrequency treatments. This allows Dr. Sanan to deliver next level and unparalelled results to his patients.
