Buccal Fat RemovalManhattan & Upper East Side

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Overly rounded or protruding cheeks can create a “baby” face that is frustrating to many adult clients who prefer a professional, streamlined facial appearance. Cherub-like cheeks may distract from the other features, such as the eyes and the smile, compromising your self-image.

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Luckily, there is a simple, strategic solution for sculpting the midface known as buccal fat removal. Dr. Kiwanuka performs this straightforward operation to create V-shaped contours that are universally praised as the most attractive facial shapes worldwide.

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At Core Aesthetics New York, we practice a holistic approach that helps take your self-care to the next level. By establishing your unique cosmetic goals from the outset, we provide a results-oriented treatment process that creates balance and harmony while integrating wellness, nutrition, and fitness for total well-being.

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Enlarged cheeks are typically an inherited trait passed down through the generations. If you are unhappy with your midface contours and desire a more well-defined jawline with a narrow chin, buccal fat removal can help sculpt the chiseled look you desire.

Through the surgical removal of the buccal fat pads inside the cheeks, the face appears slimmer and more elegant.

What are the Benefits?

A slimmer, more sculpted facial appearance
Refocuses the gaze on the smile and the eyes
Allows clients to look their age
Helps create a positive first impression
Enhances self-confidence
Harmonizes the profile
Inconspicuous scarring inside the mouth
Long-lasting, natural-looking results

Is Buccal Fat Removal Right for Me?

Patients with rounded, chipmunk-like cheeks who are unable to achieve a slimmer facial appearance through dieting and exercise will greatly benefit from buccal fat removal. The procedure helps overly youthful-looking clients to feel and look more adult and enjoy refined midface contours that are balanced with their other features.

In general, ideal candidates for buccal fat pad removal are healthy non-smokers who are free from any uncontrolled medical concerns such as bleeding disorders or hypertension. They should have positive, realistic outlooks toward their results based on their confidential consultation with Dr. Kiwanuka in NYC.

What Can I Expect From The Procedure?

Buccal fat pad removal is typically performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis and takes around one hour to complete. Incisions are placed inside the mouth, where they are completely hidden from view. Through these openings, the buccal fat pads are gently extracted from between the masseter muscle layer and the soft tissue within the cheeks.

Dr. Kiwanuka adheres to a conservative approach in order to ensure your final outcome is elegant and well-suited to your facial structures. Dissolvable sutures are used, and any scarring remains unseen.

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What Happens After My Treatment?

Because buccal fat pad removal is performed using only local anesthesia, the downtime is usually quite brief. The midface may appear swollen for the first few days, which may be concerning to patients who are expecting a slimmer look rather than even bigger cheeks! But once this swelling has subsided, the face will take on a more chiseled and sculpted aesthetic.

Most patients can expect to resume work or school the next day after their treatment, taking care to avoid vigorous exercise for 1-2 weeks. Over the course of the next month, results will slowly evolve and appreciate.

Why Choose Core Aesthetics New York for Buccal Fat Removal?

At Core Aesthetics New York, we combine access to cutting-edge technology with meticulous attention to aesthetic detail, delivering superior results through thoughtful innovation and artistry. Located on Manhattan’s stunning Upper East Side, our state-of-the-art practice adheres to the highest standards of safety and excellence. We offer access to our AAAASF-accredited surgical center along with the utmost discretion, convenience, and personalized attention.

Investing in Your Longevity and Quality of Life

Dr. Kiwanuka is a pioneer plastic surgeon who created the groundbreaking Functional Aesthetics approach exclusive to Core Aesthetics New York. Fusing the holistic principles of Scandinavian luxury spa treatments with rigorous scientific training in core anatomy and aesthetics, Dr. Kiwanuka is able to synergistically integrate beauty, fitness, and nutrition for total well-being. She empowers her health-conscious clients to stay amazing while reaching their ultimate potential.