Buccal Fat Reduction In Boise, ID
Enhance Your Facial Contour
Price: $2,500 – $3,000
Average Procedure Time: 1-1.5 hours (in office)
Recovery Time: 1 week
Introduction
Buccal Fat Reduction
Full or “chubby” cheeks are a common concern for both men and women. While a naturally plump face can lend a youthful appearance, overly round cheeks can sometimes give the illusion of added weight. One of the most effective ways to achieve a more sculpted, defined look is through buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek reduction surgery. Everyone has buccal fat pads, but their size can vary significantly, leading some to have naturally fuller cheeks or a “baby face” look. At Gray Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer buccal fat removal to slim the cheeks and enhance facial contours.
For those seeking even more dramatic results, cheek reduction surgery can be seamlessly combined with other facial procedures. Facelifts, isolated neck lifts, or chin augmentation can be paired with buccal fat removal to create a completely refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.
How is Buccal Fat Reduced?
This straightforward procedure is done on an outpatient basis with either local anesthesia or sedation. Once you are numb or sedated, Dr. Gray will make a small incision of about 2 cm inside each cheek near your upper molars. The buccal fat pad is then carefully extracted, trimmed, and removed according to your specific anatomy. Dr. Gray closes each incision with dissolvable sutures, repeating the process on the other cheek. The entire procedure typically takes less than an hour.
The benefits to Buccal Fat Reduction include a slimmer, more contoured face that accentuates the cheekbones and jaw.
Dr. Gray is always conservative with buccal fat removal procedures, taking only a partial amount, with care not to “overdo it” as to not create a gaunt appearance.
How Much Does Buccal Fat Reduction Cost in Boise, ID?
The cost of Buccal Fat Reduction in Boise, Idaho by Dr. Gray starts at $2,500 when done under local anesthesia as a clinic procedure. The price can be variable depending on if sedation or anesthesia is requested or required. Dr. Gray’s pricing includes surgeon fees; however, anesthesia and facility fees can be variable.
The best way to find out how much it will cost for you is to come in for a personalized visit and let Dr. Gray create your surgical plan once an in-depth consultation process is complete. Once a treatment plan is agreed upon, our team will be able to provide a detailed quote detailing the price breakdown for your procedure and offer financing options where appropriate.
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The best candidates for buccal fat pad removal are men and women with fuller or puffier cheeks due to larger buccal fat pads. Individuals with naturally slim faces or well-defined cheekbones are generally not ideal candidates for this procedure. In some instances, a fuller cheek appearance may be caused by fat deposits or an overdeveloped jaw muscle, making buccal fat pad removal unsuitable in those cases.
You can expect a thinner, more contoured facial appearance, as well as more defined cheeks and cheekbones. You can also expect a reduction in puffiness and the appearance of chubby or chipmunk cheeks.
Buccal fat pad reduction surgery is completed entirely inside the mouth to avoid visible scarring. Your surgeon will make small incisions inside your mouth and remove a portion of the buccal fat pads. Once the reduction is complete, Dr. Gray will use absorbable stitches to suture the incision.
Buccal fat reduction can be comfortably performed with local anesthesia only. Some patients can be offered oral or IV sedation.
Absolutely – buccal fat pad reduction surgery can easily be paired with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced results.
Dr. Gray incorporates buccal fat reduction in all of his deep plane facelifts, adding another layer of contouring and definition. Additionally, buccal fat reduction beautifully complements isolated deep neck lifts and chin augmentations, creating a more sculpted and harmonious appearance.
Dr. Gray believes in complete transparency with procedure pricing. Dr. Gray’s buccal fat reduction fee is located on our Procedure Pricing Page.