Buccal fat removal is an increasingly popular option here in Nashville. If you’ve heard about it and are curious about how it can benefit you, your first step is meeting with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. During a consultation with Dr. David Gilpin, Nashville’s top facial plastic surgeon, you can learn more about whether this procedure is right for you. In the meantime, here are some of the top benefits of buccal fat removal and how it can help you feel more confident.

Facial Slimming

If you feel like you never lost your babyface when becoming an adult, buccal fat removal may be for you. This procedure removes the buccal fat pads, or the fat pads in the cheeks that are more prominent in childhood. Over time and entering into adulthood, many people lose volume in these fat pads. Others don’t, leading to a round face and more prominent cheeks. By removing all or part of the buccal fat pads, Dr. Gilpin can contour a slimmer, more mature look to your face without speeding up the aging process.

Better Definition

In the same way that buccal fat removal can slim the face, it can create better definition. When you have round, prominent cheeks, it can take away from some of the definition that enhances and accentuates your features. Removing all or some of the fat pads can create a more defined division between the cheeks and the rest of the face, creating a more sculpted look and giving the appearance of more prominent cheekbones. For many patients, buccal fat removal is the ideal option versus fillers or implants to sculpt the face, which can add more volume to already wide and full cheeks.

Minimally-Invasive Procedure

Buccal fat removal can be performed right in our accredited, private surgical suite. Incisions are made inside the mouth to reduce the chances of any visible scarring. The buccal fat pads are removed through these incisions, and you can return home to recover afterward. Dr. Gilpin will provide detailed recovery steps, like sticking to a liquid diet for a few days after surgery and using a special mouth rinse to prevent infection. Within 1-2 months, you should be able to enjoy your final results.

Buccal Fat Removal in Nashville, TN

Buccal fat removal has gotten a negative repour in the media, however for the right candidate this is a very positive procedure to improve facial structure and appearance as you age. For this reason, it’s important to seek out the most qualified facial plastic surgeon available here in Nashville. Dr. Gilpin has decades of experience performing facial plastic surgery and helping patients look and feel their best. To learn more about buccal fat removal and how you can benefit, contact our luxury office by calling or filling out our online form.