Bichectomia or Buccal Fat Removal in Houston
Excess buccal fat is usually a hereditary condition that typically does not respond to weight loss. With the popularity of model-like facial features, several women with cherubic faces opt to have this surgical procedure.
The popularity of this procedure started in the year 1884. Typically, the buccal fat is reduced after puberty. Post-puberty the buccal fat is less likely to change and only modestly change with weight loss or weight gain. Cherubic faces with an excess buccal fat is not eliminated by weight loss.
BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL (bichectomia in spanish)
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Excess buccal fat is usually a hereditary condition that typically does not respond to weight loss. With the popularity of model-like facial features, several women with cherubic faces opt to have this surgical procedure.
BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL (bichectomia in spanish)
- Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek reduction surgery
- This is designed to create a more sculpted facial contour or chiseled look.
- The buccal fat pad is removed which reduces the cherubic, soft and round facial appearance.
- The buccal fat pad removal is performed through a small incision inside the mouth.
- The buccal fat is about the size of a golf-ball or ping-pong ball. Buccal fat removal can be done in conjunction with other procedures to further enhance the facial contour. The location of buccal fat deep within the face prevents its removal with liposuction.
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