Buccal Fat Removal and Reduction
(Lessening of chubby cheeks)
HIFU can be used as technique for permanent reduction and removal of buccal fat. Buccal fat is caused by fat pads in the cheeks leading to a rounded, chubby cheek look. A different, denser protocol is used for buccal fat reduction making this different to a standard HIFU face lift.
Buccal Fat Pads
Buccal fat pads have traditionally been treated with surgery. However, I have obtained great results on buccal fat reduction on clients with HIFU, although sometimes more than one treatment will be needed depending on how much fat there is and the reduction required. My client in the adjacent photo had just one treatment.
The results progress slowly, with final results taking 3- 6 months to develop, although differences can usually be seen after a few weeks. A second treatment can be performed after at least 6 weeks have past since the initial treatment.
It should be noted that fat freezing is not approved for the reduction of buccal fat, and so it cannot be used as an alternative treatment.
Before and After Photo
Non surgical Buccal Fat Reduction with HIFU
You can see the result of the procedure on one of my clients above. I also used the HIFU fat reduction technique under her chin as an alternative to fat freezing.
You can see what a difference it made to her appearance – we were both very happy with the results.