Post-Buccal Fat Removal Surgery Care

Hospitalization and Return Home

• There is no need for hospitalization after buccal fat removal surgery, and the patient can return home on the same day.

Sutures and Scarring

• The incision and sutures are located inside the mouth (a 1 cm incision adjacent to the wisdom tooth).
• They will completely disappear after a few days, leaving no trace.
• The sutures are absorbable and will dissolve on their own.

Nutrition

• During the first week after surgery, you must consume light, liquid, and soft foods.

Mouth Rinsing

• After surgery, rinse your mouth with mouthwash three times a day.

Medications

• Use Cephalexin capsules (antibiotic) (20 capsules – 1 capsule every 6 hours).

Smoking Prohibition

• Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products until the surgical site has completely healed.

Touching the Surgical Area

• For one week after surgery, the wound and suture sites must not be touched by the tongue under any circumstances.

Cheek and Face Swelling

• After surgery, the cheeks and surrounding areas of the face may remain swollen for 2 to 3 weeks.
• This swelling is completely normal and will subside.
• Asymmetric swelling on one side of the face, caused by blood accumulation, is a common phenomenon and will gradually resolve.

Use of Facial Girdle

• Special facial girdles can be used for some time after surgery, in consultation with the doctor.

Time to See Final Results

• The final result of buccal fat removal may not be apparent until several weeks after the operation.

Movement Restrictions

• For 48 hours after surgery, strictly avoid lowering your head and straining.

Final Note: Buccal fat removal is an outpatient surgery with a relatively short recovery period. Strict adherence to the above points, especially proper diet and regular mouth rinsing, plays a key role in faster recovery and achieving the desired result.

Be happy and proud
Dr. Hadi Amali