Face
Buccal fat pad removal plastic surgery offers quick and gratifying results for patients with fatty deposits over
the middle third of the face. It is indicated for patients with "chipmunk" cheeks. These patients suffer from
chubby face despite diet control and weight loss measures.
Under experienced hands, this is a straight forward surgery performed under local anesthesia. This involves 2 cm
cuts inside the mouth. Thereafter, the buccal fat is separated from the surrounding structures including the facial
nerves and vessels. The excess fat is removed and the wound is then closed using absorbable sutures. The whole
procedure takes around 45 minutes.
Post-operatively, there is mild bruising around the cheek area which lasts for around 1 week. Patients are also
kept on a medicated mouth-wash and advised to eat soft diet for about 2 weeks post-surgery to optimise the
intra-oral wound healing.
| 3 Mount Elizabeth, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #10-13 Singapore 228510 |
| For Appointments : 6733 3895 | Fax : (65) 6836 9296 |
| Emergency Hotline (Not For Life-Threatening Situations) : (65) 9030 0398 |
| Operating Hours: |
| Mon-Fri : 0830 - 1700 Sat : 0830 - 1300 |
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