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   Buccal fat pad, one on both sides of the face, refers to a triangular buccal fat body formed by a fat tissue protrusion on the cheek. Thinning face by buccal fat pad removal is a surgery method that makes an incision in the mouth, and removes the buccal fat pad which can thin the area noticeably and has a good effect of thin face.

Will thinning face by buccal pad removal leave scar?
 
Thinning face by buccal pad removal is operated on in the mouth and cut about 1.0 cm on the surface of buccal mucous membrane. So the incision is very concealed and there will not be surgical scar after operation.

Will thinning face by buccal pad removal cause sagging?
 
Before the operation, the doctor will carry on the detailed examination and the diagnosis according to the individual foundation condition, and precisely masters the buccal fat pad content. The routine is less than 5 grams, which will not appear the depression; However, improper operation that removing buccal fat pad too much, will lead to depression, skin tissue droop; Therefore, it’s important to select experienced doctors before the operation.

What effect can you achieve with thinning face by buccal pad removal?
 
It can make the cheeks obviously thinner, can play a good face-lifting effect, and can have a natural curved face shape.

Is there any sequela after thinning face by buccal pad removal?
 
Thinning face by buccal pad removal is not harmful to the human body, and generally will not have sequelae. But if the operation is inappropriate, it may appear that: 
1. Infection: infection caused by various reasons during the operation, should be routinely used after operation with oral cleaning solution gargle. If the infection is serious, promptly seek medical attention.
2. Swelling: the postoperative swelling period is longer, whose duration is 1-2 months.  
3. Hematoma: if incomplete hemostasis or vascular injury occurs during the operation, it may lead to hematoma. Seek medical advice once found.  
4. Ecchymosis: postoperative ecchymosis may occur, but usually resolves spontaneously within 1-2 weeks;
5. Damage to parotid duct, facial nerve, zygomatic branch and buccal branch: there are many nerves and blood vessels at the surgical site, which may lead to damage. If the injury is minor, the ductal nerve injury can be repaired and healed by itself. If the injury is serious, seek medical advice immediately.

How to judge whether it is cheek fat pad hypertrophy?
You can use your hands to hold the skin on your cheeks and grit your teeth hard to identify whether local fullness is caused by excessive subcutaneous fat or by the filling of the cheek fat pad.

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