Buccal face fat removal surgery is a surgery that removes excess fat in the cheek. It creates a thinner, more mature, and more defined look. Removing face fat from other areas of the face has also been found to benefit the overall face contour. However, for those who don’t want to undergo a serious invasive procedure, there is a better alternative called Vaser Laser Liposuction.
Dr. Kovak Cosmetic Center has introduced Vaser Laser Liposuction with Renuvion. Also now named the “VLR treatment”. This minimally invasive procedure allows patients to get the desired results without needing extended recovery time and weeks of pain that Buccal Fat Removal has on its patients.
The combination of Vaser Liposuction and Renuvion has changed the way patients look at achieving their desired results of a chiseled jawline and face contour. While surgical options have been the only option patients have been presented with, VLR allows for an easier way without the extended recovery times of invasive surgery (like buccal fat pad removal). VLR requires only minor incisions to be made and leaves minimal scarring without the need for stitches.
The ideal Chicago buccal fat removal candidate is past the age of facial development, is in good general health, and has large buccal fat pads within the cheek. Age does play an essential factor in candidacy, as the loss of fat and thinning in the face is a part of puberty and the aging process. Generally, patients should wait until they are 25 and have fully matured to see whether or not their buccal fat pads are overly large and should be removed.