Buccal fat can be removed from its compartment inside the mouth during a surgical procedure to remove some of the fat excess to create a more contoured cheek which can slim the face.
The effect is especially apparent in the cheek contour area. There are no external scars. All the stitches used are dissolvable.
It can be performed either under local or general anaesthesia as a day case procedure, meaning you go home the same day as the surgery.
Buccal fat can be removed from its compartment inside the mouth during a surgical procedure to remove some of the fat excess to create a more contoured cheek which can slim the face.
The effect is especially apparent in the cheek contour area. There are no external scars. All the stitches used are dissolvable.
It can be performed either under local or general anaesthesia as a day case procedure, meaning you go home the same day as the surgery.
What is the aim of buccal fat excision surgery?
To contour and slim the face in the cheek area.
How long will the results last?
As we become older our faces loose volume. This has to be bourne in mind when removing buccal fat, as over removal at a young age may lead to a gaunt look when older.
The results of buccal fat removal will last as long as your weight is maintained and the above factors are taken into consideration.
The amount of fat in the buccal fat compartment also varies between individuals. This varies from patient to patient and can be difficult to predict and so individual results do vary.
What happens on the day of surgery?
Prior to the day of surgery you will be given the following information and it is critical to know these details ahead of time:
On the day of surgery you will be checked in by a nurse and all your details will be confirmed and you will be changed into a surgical gown.
Dr Rory will see you before your surgery to run through all the details of the surgery, the consent forms as well as performing all your surgical markings. Multiple ID checks and procedure confirmation will be performed prior to your operation as safety is a priority.
After your surgery Dr Rory will notify your friends or family to let them know the procedure has finished and put their mind at ease. Depending on the procedure he will see you after the surgery and discuss the procedure.
When you are feeling comfortable, the team will then allow you to be discharged as planned that morning. All medicines and instructions will be given to you on your discharge.
How long will the surgery take?
If done in isolation, the surgery takes approximately thirty minutes.
This does not include anaesthesia time. In total, the whole procedure may last longer.
Will the procedure be painful?
One of the primary aims of any procedure performed by Dr Rory is to create a pain free experience.
A long acting local anaesthetic agent is injected at the end of the procedure within the wound to make you comfortable.
In terms of recovery, there will be some tenderness in the surgical area and some discomfort.
What is the recovery period?
This is a minor procedure and so the recovery is two days.
During this time you can fully mobilise and are encouraged to walk around.
The golden rule is no consumption of rough food for the first week in order to protect the surgical sites inside the mouth.
What should I consider when recovering from the procedure?
All the stiches are dissolvable, so no stitches need to be removed.
For the first four days, soft food should be taken to reduce the risk of problems with healing inside the mouth.
The final appearance of your cheeks will vary depending on how much fat exists in your buccal fat compartment but results will be apparent within the first ten days.
What is the cost of the procedure?
If performed alone, the cost of the procedure starts at 20,000 AED (excluding VAT).
The final cost is determined on a case by case basis dependent on complexity and additional procedures. Combination surgeries will lower the price of individual surgeries if done together.
A full surgical no-commitment consultation with Dr Rory will provide all the necessary details for your particular case.
What are the risks of the procedure?
These include some discomfort, infection, risk of bleeding, swelling and variable results.
The final results in terms of resolution of swelling will be at approximately ten days. This varies between patients.
Anything in particularly important I should know about the procedure?
It’s a straightforward procedure with high satisfaction rates if performed in the correct individuals.
What is the follow up after the procedure?
Each patient has a follow up schedule that is different.
You will be advised by Dr Rory and his team your particular follow up journey.
Typically it involves seeing the team a week after surgery for a wound check. Thereafter, scar checks are performed at the six week point. This schedule will differ between individuals.
Who is involved in my care?
Dr Rory is the primary physician in charge of all your care. He performs all procedures himself and is meticulous about every aspect of your care.
Once he has performed a procedure on you he is available for you as your on-call doctor.
He will provide you with contact details and will be available for you. If you have any questions or concerns at any time he is available to support you.
He has trained his team around him to an exceptionally high standard from his aesthetic coordinators to aesthetic nurses.
In some instances, for example, for photography, garment fitting, wound dressings, checks or removal of stitches, his highly trained team will perform the care liasing directly with Dr Rory with real time updates.