Bichat’s buccal fat pad removal: cheek reduction surgery
- Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy
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Caio Vinicius G Roman-Torres,1,2 Adhmar Sani-Junior,3 Juliana Cordeiro,4 Sergio Marigny Filho,3 Rui Manuel Freire Sampaio,2,3 Leticia C Cidreira Boaro,1 Angelica Castro Pimentel1
Department of Implantology, University of Santo Amaro, Brazil - Adhmar Sani, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, University of Sa?o Paulo, Brazil
- Juliana Cordeiro, School of Dentistry, University of Santo Amaro, Brazil
- Sergio Marigny Filho, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, University of Sa?o Paulo, Brazil
- Angelica C Pimentel, Department of Implantology, University of Santo Amaro, Brazil
Abstract
In the past few years there have been a growing number of procedures for the removal of Bichat's buccal fat pad, also called cheek reduction surgery. Bichat's buccal fat pad may be used as part of the therapeutic procedure in cases of oroantral communication, peri-orbital defects, congenital cleft palate, and plastic surgery of facial recontouring. The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate the procedure of Bichat's buccal fat pad, due to the frequent habit of biting the oral mucosa by the patient. Buccal fat pad removal is a minor procedure, and the surgical technique is considered simple and safe if performed by trained and experienced professionals. The postoperative can be compared to an extraction of third molar, and the use of analgesics, anti-inflammatory controls properly any painful symptoms. The buccal fat pad removal should be carried out following a precise indication, always with the patient conscious of the risks and benefits that may be obtained.
Keywords
bichat’s fat pad, buccal fat pad, cheek reduction, painful, symptoms, anti-inflammatory, precise, indication, zygomatic arch
