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Buccal Fat Removal | Bichectomia in Houston, Texas

Buccal fat removal is a facial plastic surgery procedure that involves removing fat from your face to create a slimmer appearance of one's face. This procedure is ideal for patients who typically present with "chubby cheeks" or "chipmunk cheeks" or "baby face."

Buccal Fat Removal Before & After Photos (3 months after surgery) performed by Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz.

Procedure: Buccal Fat Removal performed in the procedure room/clinic

Incision: ~1.5 cm incision inside the mouth

Anesthesia: Local

Recovery time: May go back to work the following day.

Results: Individual results may vary. May see improvement within 6 weeks. Results continue to improve up to 6 months.

Emmanuel De La Cruz MD, PLLC

Plastic Surgeon

Houston, TX

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