Sculpted Facial Definition
Sometimes fullness in the lower cheeks can remain even if you’re following a healthy lifestyle, giving you a rounder face than you might want. Buccal fat removal will help reduce that fullness and help highlight your natural facial features.
At Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD, Dr. James Economides offers personalized buccal fat removal to help patients in the Washington, D.C. area achieve a more sculpted and proportioned look.
Buccal fat removal is a procedure that is used to reduce the size of the fat pads in your lower cheeks.
Dr. Economides will make an incision inside your mouth to remove extra fat, which helps define your midface and jawline. This will give you a slimmer, more sculpted look while keeping your facial features balanced.
Buccal fat removal is best suited for patients in both the Chevy Chase neighborhood and the greater Washington, D.C, area who seek improved facial definition and contour. Ideal candidates often include:
Buccal fat removal can offer several benefits for clients who want more defined facial features. These include:
The first step toward achieving a more refined facial profile is a personalized consultation with Dr. Economides. Buccal fat removal clients:
To schedule your buccal fat removal surgery with Dr. Economides, call Ikon Plastic Surgery at (301) 800-776 today!
For your buccal fat removal surgery, Dr. Economides will mark and assess the treatment areas before administering anesthesia. Small incisions will then be made inside your cheeks to reach the buccal fat pads. The extra fat will be removed to improve your facial definition while keeping your features balanced.
After your buccal fat removal, the incisions will be closed with dissolvable stitches, and most patients are able to go home the same day.
this may be performed under local anesthesia
Buccal fat removal surgery can be combined with some of our other facial procedures to provide more comprehensive contouring and rejuvenation results. If interested, Dr. Economides can provide recommendations for your combination during your consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery.
Chin augmentation helps improve the shape and definition of your lower face. When done together with buccal fat removal, it can give you better facial balance and a more sculpted jawline.
Facial fat transfer can help add youthful volume to the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes. When combined with buccal fat removal, it can help give you balanced facial contours.
A neck lift improves the area under your jaw by tightening loose skin and tissue. When paired with buccal fat removal, it is able to further enhance your lower face and neck for a more refined look.
Following your procedure, you can expect mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness in your cheeks. These symptoms are a normal part of the healing process and gradually improve over the first several days. Take your prescribed or recommended pain medication as directed and follow all postoperative instructions provided by Dr. Economides.
Most patients feel ready to return to work and social activities within a few days to one week, depending on their comfort level and the extent of swelling. Continue attending your scheduled follow-up appointments so Dr. Economides can monitor your healing and ensure your recovery is progressing as expected.
As swelling continues to subside, your facial contours become more defined, and your cheeks begin settling into their new shape. Continue following your postoperative instructions to support proper healing throughout this stage.
Your final results gradually become more apparent over the next several months as any remaining swelling resolves,s and your facial tissues fully settle, revealing a slimmer, more sculpted facial contour.
The cost of buccal fat removal in Chevy Chase, MD, and Washington, D.C. depends on how complex your procedure is, what kind of anesthesia you need, and if you choose to have other facial procedures at the same time.
During your consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery, Dr. Economides will create a buccal fat removal treatment plan tailored to your goals and explain pricing accordingly. To schedule your buccal fat removal, call (301) 800-776.
Dr. James Economides is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and has been named a Top Doctor every year since 2019.
Dr. Economides is known for his careful approach to facial aesthetics, combining technical skills with an eye for balance and proportion. Over the years, helping clients achieve natural-looking results has made both him and Ikon Plastic Surgery a reputable choice for facial contouring in Chevy Chase and the Washington, D.C. area.
If you’re thinking about buccal fat removal and want to learn more, schedule a consultation with Dr. James Economides at Ikon Plastic Surgery in the beautiful Chevy Chase neighborhood, serving the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Call (301) 800-7762 to learn how personalized facial contouring can help you achieve a more sculpted, refined look.
