What Is Cheek Reduction Surgery?

henley.tabal — Sun, 15 May 2022 02:50:03 +0000

Cheek reduction surgery is a simple procedure that removes excess fat under the cheekbones. It gives those with chubby, full cheeks a more defined, chiseled, and slimmer look. A small incision on the inside of your mouth avoids any scarring. The buccal fat pads located in your cheeks are then removed or reduced.

What Is The Procedure For Cheek Reduction Surgery?

The procedure is simple. Dr. Trussler will first apply a local anesthetic. Once the medicine has kicked in, Dr. Trussler will make a small incision inside your mouth about two to four centimeters long. The buccal fat pads are then removed from incisions opposite your second upper molar. Sutures will close the incision and dissolve in about 5-7 days.

What Is The Recovery Time For Cheek Reduction Surgery?

Recovery can take up to 4-6 weeks. Most patients go back to work about 1-2 days after the procedure. In the first week, you may feel mild discomfort and experience bruising and swelling. You will need to sleep on your back and avoid putting pressure on your cheeks.

Since the incisions will be in your mouth, eating may be challenging. You will have to eat soft foods and avoid acidic foods like tomatoes and oranges. Dr. Trussler may prescribe medicine for pain and a special mouthwash to rinse with after meals to prevent infections.

Is Cheek Reduction Right For Me?

If you are healthy with puffy cheeks, you may be eligible for surgery. Your face will be studied during your consultation. The surgeon will consider your medical history, including any medications, and your concerns and goals.

This surgery may not be for everybody as you age and your face naturally thins out. Another thing to consider is any weight gain after surgery may result in your cheeks becoming chubbier. Age, anatomy, and facial shape are factors you should discuss with your surgeon.

Still Curious?

Are you interested in getting more information on cheek reduction surgery? Fill out our contact form or call us to schedule a consultation at (512) 450-1077. Our knowledgeable and personable staff is eagerly waiting to assist you.

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Lifting the Cheek: What are my midface options?

Dr Trussler — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:53:04 +0000

The midface or cheek region spans an area form the lower eyelid to the smile line or nasolabial fold. The midface commonly shows early signs of aging, including lower eyelid bags, deep smile lines and flattening of the cheek. Aging in this area is usually from the descent of cheek fat and/or the loss of facial fat from either weight loss, smoking, sun damage, or genetics. It is not uncommon for a patient in their twenties to complain of lower eyelid puffiness or deep lines (tear trough). There are multiple options for correcting the aging midface including non-invasive, minimally invasive and open type procedures. The choice of midface procedure depends on the degree of aging and the goals of the patient.

Non-invasive procedures such as volumetric fillers can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Voluma® is a new product which can be injected in the cheek to replace volume that has been lost in this region.

Endoscopic midface lifts are surgical procedures which are performed through a hairline incision with a camera (endoscope) and long instruments to release and raise the cheek area. An open midface lift is performed through a lower eyelid incision and like the endoscopic approach releases and raises the cheek area. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty procedures are typically done in conjunction with a surgical midface lift to help tighten the skin and muscle of the lower eyelid.

Recovery form any midface procedure is about one week and can extend to 3 weeks if a lower eyelid or facelift is performed in conjunction with it.