Buccal Fat Removal
LOS ANGELES & BEVERLY HILLS
Achieve a more defined facial contour with Buccal Fat Removal by Dr. Ariel Ourian in LA. This precision-based procedure removes excess fat, sculpting a slimmer, more chiseled look that enhances your natural facial structure.
Who is a good candidate for a Buccal Fat Removal?
The typical buccal fat removal candidate wishes to remove fat from the cheeks in order to alter the proportions of the face for a slimmer and more chiseled profile, as well as more sculpted cheekbones. Before undergoing the procedure, you should be at a stable and healthy weight and a nonsmoker. It is also important that the patient has not seen natural fat loss in the face as they age, which can take place as early as the twenties, as removing buccal fat for these patients can result in an aged, gaunt appearance. Dr. Ourian will determine your candidacy for this procedure through a The typical buccal fat removal candidate wishes to remove fat from the cheeks in order to alter the proportions of the face for a slimmer and more chiseled profile, as well as more sculpted cheekbones. Before undergoing the procedure, you should be at a stable and healthy weight and a nonsmoker. It is also important that the patient has not seen natural fat loss in the face as they age, which can take place as early as the twenties, as removing buccal fat for these patients can result in an aged, gaunt appearance. Dr. Ourian will determine your candidacy for this procedure through a comprehensive consultation.
How is Buccal Fat Removal performed?
Dr. Ourian’s signature Beverly Hills buccal fat removal is typically performed under local anesthesia in the office and is a relatively simple procedure. The cheek area is numbed up using a local anesthetic. An incision is then made inside the mouth on the inner portion of the cheek. Through these incisions, the buccal fat pad will be removed. When this is complete, the incisions are closed using absorbable sutures.
What is Buccal Fat Removal Recovery Like?
After buccal fat removal in Los Angeles, patients may feel some discomfort and swelling. You may use cold compresses to reduce swelling, and Dr. Ourian will prescribe pain medication to ensure your comfort during the early stages of the recovery process. Patients may also be required to keep a liquid diet and use a mouth rinse during the first couple days after the procedure. For most, normal day-to-day activities can be resumed the next day after the surgery, or sometimes even the same day as surgery. Dr. Ourian will monitor your healing and give you detailed directions for your recovery process during postoperative appointments.
How Much Does Buccal Fat Removal in Beverly Hills Cost?
The cost of buccal fat removal in Los Angeles varies greatly depending on factors including your geographic location, the expertise of your surgeon, and the extent of your surgery. Dr. Ourian performs arguably the best buccal fat removal Los Angeles has to offer, and his team will advise you of a more specific cost for your procedure after a thorough consultation.
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