Buccal fat reduction is a surgical approach—and Hollywood cult classic—to accentuate the cheekbones and create a slimmer lower face for a beautiful, overall facial aesthetic, which can be performed awake with local anesthesia.
Dr. Hamilton’s Approach Balance Over Excess
Dr. Hamilton performs buccal fat reduction—instead of buccal fat removal—as total removal can make the face look gaunt. She believes that reducing the buccal fat pads in the right candidate is a very powerful procedure. Sculpting the cheeks and changing the natural shape and contour of the face results in a leaner, more attractive, diamond-shaped face. During the surgery, Dr. Hamilton creates two tiny incisions inside the mouth, one on the inside of each cheek, using local anesthesia so her patient is comfortable and awake. The sutures inside the mouth are concealed and dissolve within 1-2 weeks. The procedure transforms overly full, round cheeks and heaviness in the lower face to elegantly create a slimmer face and sculpted cheeks with definition and harmony, optimizing facial balance and radiantly highlighting the natural, youthful contours of the face.
