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Buccal fat removal case: fuller cheeks that face-slimming gadgets, fat-dissolving injections and Botox did little for. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, the procedure was done under IV sedation. There was no pain or bruising afterward, only mild swelling; she couldn't open her mouth wide on day one and was eating normally after two to three days. The stitches dissolve on their own, so no removal is needed.
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- No hesitation choosing buccal fat removal, with a quick one-week recovery
- No stitches to remove, hidden incisions, and no disruption to daily life
- An attentive doctor and well-equipped facilities: I felt safest choosing NAISS CLINIC
- Full marks for satisfaction! A clear difference, and no need to slim my face in photos
- I recommend buccal fat removal to get rid of baby fat for good
"I'm Debby, I'm 23, and I do administrative work. In high school I noticed my baby fat was quite pronounced. I tried a Korean face-slimming gadget, but it did little and even made my face asymmetrical. I also had fat-dissolving injections and Botox, but Botox targets the chewing muscles, and my face mostly has extra fat, so I decided on buccal fat removal..."
No hesitation choosing buccal fat removal, with a quick one-week recovery
When I consulted about buccal fat removal, I learned the recovery is short, only about a week, and aftercare is simple, so I decided almost without hesitation. I'd also considered HIFU or radiofrequency for my baby fat, but you're awake for those treatments, which would actually make me nervous. Buccal fat removal is done under IV sedation, so I felt I'd just wake up from a nap looking prettier. It's not major surgery either, so I wasn't worried or scared at all.
No stitches to remove, hidden incisions, and no disruption to daily life
After the anesthetic wore off I felt no pain and had no bruising, just slight swelling, like after having a wisdom tooth out. On the first day I couldn't open my mouth very wide, so chewing was a bit awkward, but I was back to normal in two or three days and the incisions didn't hurt. I could eat normally, it basically didn't affect my life, and I could wear makeup as usual the day after surgery. For aftercare, avoid very hot food, skip shellfish and other foods with shells for a while, and keep your mouth clean after eating.
The clinic's consultants kept checking on me after surgery, which helped me heal faster. The stitches inside the mouth are dissolvable, so there's no need to go back to have them removed.
An attentive doctor and well-equipped facilities: I felt safest choosing NAISS CLINIC
I chose NAISS CLINIC after my consultation with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu. During the consultation I found him very attentive, and he answered my questions carefully. I also looked at his previous buccal fat removal cases and really liked the results. On top of that, NAISS CLINIC's medical facilities are very well equipped, so I decided to have surgery here and trust Dr. Yu with it~
Full marks for satisfaction! A clear difference, and no need to slim my face in photos
I'm three months post-op, and I give it a 10! The result is really obvious, very different from how I looked before, and unlike Botox, there's no need for regular top-ups. Since surgery, colleagues and friends I haven't seen in a while ask whether I've lost weight or my face got smaller. And now I don't need to edit my photos; in group photos my face is the smallest, hahaha~ I don't need much contouring in my makeup either. So convenient!
I recommend buccal fat removal to get rid of baby fat for good
If you're bothered by baby fat like I was, don't hesitate: go for buccal fat removal! Aftercare isn't complicated, recovery is short, it doesn't affect your life or work, you don't have to worry about anyone noticing, and it's a once-and-for-all fix. I think it was well worth it, and I recommend it~
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
