Buccal Fat Pad Removal Instructions

Reading the below tips and instructions for Buccal Fat Removal Surgery which are provided by Dr. Shahriyar Yahyavi, will help you to have a better recovery period after Buccal Fat Removal Surgery. 

1) After Buccal Fat Pad Surgery, there is no need to stay in the hospital and the patient will be discharged at the same day of surgery.

2) Small cuts and stitches which are in the patient’s mouth (1 cm cut close to wisdom tooth), will be healed a few days after the surgery and there won’t be any sign of them. The stitches are also absorbable. 

3) During the first week after Buccal Fat Surgery, you should only eat soft foods.

4) After the surgery, please wash your mouth using mouthwash 3 times a day.

5) After the surgery, please take Cephalexin capsules (antibiotic). (20 capsules in total – every 6 hours, 1 capsule).

6) Unless the scar is totally healed, don’t smoke tobacco.

7) During the first week after Buccal Fat Surgery, do not touch the cuts and stitches inside your mouth with your tongue.

8) After the surgery, the patient’s cheeks might have swelling for 2 to 3 weeks. This swelling is absolutely normal and will fade away by itself.

9) For a while after the surgery the patient might be required to wear special facial garment upon Dr. Yahyavi’s decision.

10) Asymmetrical swelling of the face which is due to the blood accumulation in one side of the face, is very common and will fade away little by little.

11) Final result of Buccal Fat Pad Surgery might not be shown until a couple weeks after the surgery. Please have patience.

12) Please avoid folding your head downwards and putting any pressure on yourself for 48 hours after the surgery.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Shahriyar Yahyavi