Buccal Fat Removal in Fredericksburg, VA
- What Is Buccal Fat Removal?
- How Does Buccal Fat Removal Work?
- What Can I Expect After Buccal Fat Removal
- What are the Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal?
- Is Buccal Fat Removal Right for Me?
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What Is Buccal Fat Removal?
Although having chubby cheeks as a child is endearing, for adults, this fullness can interfere with confidence. Excess fat in the mid-face often cannot be addressed with diet and exercise, which is why Fredericksburg, VA plastic surgeons Dr. Howard Heppe and Dr. Pejman Aflaki proudly offer buccal fat removal to help patients remove the extra fat and get a slimmer shape. To learn about the benefits of buccal fat removal and see if it suits your aesthetic goals, contact our office to schedule an initial consultation.
How Does Buccal Fat Removal Work?
A personalized treatment plan will be created based on the amount of fat and tissue that you have under and around the cheekbones. Buccal fat removal takes around an hour to complete, and you will be given local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. A small incision is created on the inside of the mouth, and either a portion or the entire buccal fat pad will be removed. Your incisions will then be carefully closed with sutures. In some cases, your cheekbones may need to be repositioned to enhance your outcome.
What Can I Expect After Buccal Fat Removal
After buccal fat removal, patients can expect a gradual, well-managed recovery guided closely by our team. It is normal to experience swelling, mild bruising, and a feeling of tightness in the cheeks during the first few days, with noticeable improvement over the first few weeks as facial contours begin to refine. Our team typically recommends a soft or liquid diet initially to protect the small incisions inside the mouth, along with clear aftercare instructions to support comfort and healing. Whether patients visit us from Fredericksburg, Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, or the Richmond area, our team-focused approach ensures personalized follow-up and attentive care as your slimmer, more contoured facial shape takes form.
What are the Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat removal can have a significant impact on your appearance and self-esteem. This procedure provides Fredericksburg, VA patients a variety of benefits that result in a slimmer, more youthful appearance. Some of these benefits include:
- Enhances your profile and jawline
- Helps match your face to your body
- Boosts confidence
- Eliminates excess fat in the face
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg Reviews
My experience has been truly life changing! Dr Heppe has been so supportive from day one. He was open and honest and answered all questions I had. From the first appointment to even after the procedure he has been so helpful and kind. Making the decision to finally have surgery on something I was so self conscious about was hard but the best decision I’ve ever made! Dr Heppe and staff have gone above and beyond to make sure I knew every step of the process and even came in on Thanksgiving day for my post op checkup. If you are even thinking about having something done go in and meet with them! You truly feel like a part of their family! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!
Thank You Dr Heppe for Changing my Life - The decision to have this surgery has been on my mind for over 20 years. I fought with insurance for years to get a reduction approved. A friend of mine had used this practice for a surgery and highly recommended Dr Heppe! I can’t 100% agree with her. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. I felt truly heard and understood. The surgery went smooth and recovery has been great thanks to him and his staff. I’m only a week post opp and already see so many changes in my body and clothes! I’m truly thankful I found the right doctor and made the decision to do something for me!
Dr. Aflaki was my surgeon for my upper eyelid surgery and I can't say enough good things about the doctor and the staff (and my results!). Everyone was friendly and professional and all my questions were answered and my concerns addressed.
Best Experience! - Dr Aflaki is absolutely an amazing and talented surgeon. I have been to 3 others so I can honestly say he is one of the best. I trust him completely, he knows what he is doing. All of my incisions are healing so nicely. I am so impressed and just like WOW! He is non intimidating, he is calm, patient, he listens very carefully. His closures on the incisions are amazing, and that leads to minimal scarring. You do need to do your part and stay hydrated, eat lots of protein during recovery and listen to what they tell you. From day 1 I was like WOW! Little tiny lines, like thin lines, and now healing flat and getter lighter everyday. I am so happy. So relieved and will totally have surgery with him again in the future for sure. He is honest, he doesn’t push and he is very real. Everyone is the office is so nice, down to earth and they all care. Day of surgery was so easy. I didn’t wake up in pain at all. The pain was so very minimal, and I was very scared of that and I shouldn’t have been. He and his staff are there if you need him during recovery. I highly recommend him and his team.
Dr Aflaki is a truly amazing surgeon! His bedside manners are calm, genuine, real, very knowledgeable, patient, he listens very carefully and he is not intimidating at all. He redid my breasts after having to have a lumpectomy elsewhere. I now at 53 have the most beautiful breasts ever!! They are straight, full and I have feeling in them, not numb at all, I am so beyond happy and relieved. The whole process I was not nervous, I had 1000% faith in him and his team. It was sooooooooooo very easy and I wished I had not waited so long for this. The scaring is so minimal and I am just amazed. His closure and suturing are the best. He knows what he is doing and that is why I am healing so nicely because of how he performs his closures and following orders to be careful and not active during recovery!! I am so very thankful to him and to his team. They are all so very professional, non intimidating and real.
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Starting Cost
$3,100.00
Recovery Time
1 – 2 Days
Is Buccal Fat Removal Right for Me?
Buccal fat removal is ideal for individuals who want a more sculpted and defined facial appearance by reducing fullness in the lower cheeks. Candidates typically have naturally round or chubby cheeks that do not respond to diet and exercise. Those in good overall health with stable weight and realistic expectations about their results may benefit most from this procedure. If you desire a slimmer, more contoured look to enhance your facial structure, buccal fat removal at Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg may be the right option for you.
Buccal Fat Removal FAQ
Does buccal fat removal leave scars?
No, buccal fat removal typically does not leave visible scars. The procedure is performed through small incisions inside the mouth, so any scarring is hidden within the oral cavity and not visible on the face.
At what age can someone have buccal fat removal?
Most surgeons recommend waiting until the patient is in their mid–20s before considering buccal fat removal. This allows time for the face to develop fully and ensures that the results are long-lasting and appropriate for the individual's facial structure.
Can weight gain affect the results of buccal fat removal?
Yes, significant weight gain after the procedure can potentially affect the results, as weight gain can add fat to the face. However, the removed buccal fat pads do not regenerate, so the cheeks are unlikely to return to their previous fullness.
Get A Sculpted Appearance
If your chubby cheeks are keeping you from loving your appearance and living your best life, buccal fat removal may be the solution you are looking for. At Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg, Drs. Heppe and Aflaki proudly offer this treatment for men and women who seek a slimmer, more sculpted look. Contact our Fredericksburg office serving the Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland areas today to learn how this revolutionary treatment can help you reach your aesthetic goals.