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Treatment Type
Cosmetic Surgery
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Treatment Time
45 minutes
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Anesthetic
Local Anesthesia
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Back to Work
1 to 3 days
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Total Recovery Time
About 3 weeks
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Duration of Results
Long lasting
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# of Treatments
1
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Treatment Type
Cosmetic Surgery
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Treatment Time
45 minutes
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Anesthetic
Local Anesthesia
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Back to Work
1 to 3 days
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Total Recovery Time
About 3 weeks
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Duration of Results
Long lasting
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# of Treatments
1
- Get Started and Try Our Treatment Planning Tool
Slim and Contour your Face with Buccal Fat Removal
Full facial features are one of the defining aspects of a youthful appearance. However, cheeks that are particularly filled out can cause people to feel self-conscious about their looks, feeling as if their face might be too large or that they might have a “baby face”.
If you’re unhappy with your cheek structure, a Buccal Fat Pad Removal at RL Center can help narrow out your facial features for a more defined look. As the top cosmetic surgeons in the area, patients receiving a Buccal Fat Removal in Chicago and Vernon Hills, IL can benefit from exceptional results.
Treatment overview
Your buccal fat removal surgery in Vernon Hills will be performed in our accredited surgery center by a highly skilled plastic surgeon.
The treatment is minimally-invasive but relatively quick, lasting usually under one hour. An important part of your treatment process will be your initial consultation with our staff. With this consultation, we’ll gain a better understanding of your unique challenges and your goals for treatment.
What It Treats:
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Decrease the size of your cheek fat
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Improve definition of jawline
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Create better facial harmony and balance
Buccal Fat Pad Removal near you
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Consultation
An improved silhouette is just one click or phone call away. Contact us online or by phone at (847) 367-8815 to book your consultation to learn more about buccal fat pad removal and the personalized surgery process at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa.
Benefits
Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal
Patients who have undergone Buccal Fat Removal surgery with Dr. Leonard Lu have noticed:
- Increased confidence level
- An enhanced natural looking profile
- More narrow facial features
- Improved jawline definition
How it Works
The Consultation
At RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, each initial patient consultation is different. Depending on your needs, desired treatments, areas of concern, and simply who you are as a patient, we will schedule you with an actual treatment provider to discuss your goals, budget, and more. During this appointment, we will go through before & after photos, your medical history, and any questions you might have. Only then can we make a recommendation for which procedures or treatments may be right for you and why. We will be sure to educate you on how the treatments work, including what to expect during and afterward.
We charge $100 for surgical consultations that last about 40 minutes. At the end of your consultation, you will leave our office in Vernon Hills with a thorough, personalized treatment plan. And when you’re ready, we’ll schedule your surgery for a day and time that works for your schedule.
The Procedure
Fat transfer can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, meaning you will go home the same day.
Typically, fat is harvested from the lower abdomen or thighs by liposuction with a special small cannula attached to a syringe. After hand-harvesting the fat, the fat is washed and filtered to capture the best “seeds” for the transfer. The face is anesthetized with nerve blocks and the fat is injected into the face using blunt cannulas. Care is taken to assure an even placement of the fat. The fat can be placed in the cheeks, tear-trough, temples, lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin, glabella, forehead or any areas of soft-tissue deficit.
There will be swelling that will improve over days to weeks and usually it takes about 6 weeks to know how much fat takes for the long term.
The Recovery
Immediately following the procedure, you will be placed in a compression garment to deter excess swelling and for optimal healing. Although each patient is given individual instructions for recovery care, we require ample rest in order to promote healing and comfort. Your surgeon will expect to see you within 24-48 hours following the surgery in order to ensure your healing is on track for the best results.
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The RL Center Difference
There’s a reason that almost 40% of the patients of RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa are referrals. We provide every patient with expert guidance through an informative, nonjudgmental process regardless of their budget or areas of concern. This safe, comfortable experience provides patients with the results that leave them excited to share with their friends and family.
Our team has decades of combined experience creating beautiful results with buccal fat pad removal. Our Board Certified surgeons and expert, compassionate staff will ensure that you’re in good hands from start to finish.
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Take a moment to use our Instant planner tool to receive personalized aesthetic treatment and/or surgical procedure recommendations based on your areas of concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
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