Can I use heat to remove cheek fat pads? Is it better to use ice or heat to remove cheek fat pads?

It is generally recommended to apply ice compress after buccal fat pad removal surgery, as it will have a better swelling-reducing effect. If you want to apply hot compress, it is recommended to wait three days after the surgery. Applying hot compress immediately after the surgery is not conducive to the scabbing of the wound.

Can I use hot compresses to remove cheek fat pads?

Generally, hot compress can be applied three days after buccal fat pad removal. Cold compress is required before three days. Everyone must understand this.

Strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take medicine and follow up after the operation. Try to avoid getting the surgical site wet within 15 days after the operation to keep the surgical site clean and prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe it with sterile saline.

Is ice or heat better for cheek fat removal?

Ice reduces swelling faster.

After buccal fat pad removal, you can apply pressure bandage or ice pack to the local wound, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the surgical site. If bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after surgery, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time. So we can understand that ice pack will reduce swelling faster after buccal fat pad removal.

How long does it take to remove cheek fat pads?

The buccal fat pad removal surgery usually takes about 30 minutes, and postoperative recovery usually takes about 1-2 months. Proper postoperative care can promote wound recovery.

The buccal fat pad removal surgery usually uses an intraoral incision. It is done in the mouth, and a 1-1.5 cm mucosal incision is made horizontally at the posterior teeth. The buccal fat pad capsule is found by horizontal incision and longitudinal separation. The buccal fat pad is removed in an appropriate amount. The operation is gentle and precise hemostasis is performed. Under normal operation, the entire operation takes no more than 30 minutes. It is a simple operation in facial plastic surgery and is highly safe. The buccal fat pad removal surgery is traumatic and requires some time to recover after the operation. Generally speaking, it takes about 1-2 months to recover from buccal fat pad removal surgery. Good postoperative care can also speed up the recovery of the surgery.

Buccal fat pad removal surgery method

The posterior leaf of the buccal fat pad can be taken as a part slightly larger than half an egg yolk, or a part equivalent to the size of one's own finger, and the sum of the two sides is slightly larger than an egg yolk. The change in the facial contour is relatively subtle, and it is suitable for those who have high requirements for facial beauty. Usually, oral surgery does not leave any traces on the cheek. Generally, about 1 cm below the opening of the parotid duct, an incision of 1 to 2.5 cm long is made on the mucosa opposite the first and second molars. Expose the cheek and use a vascular forceps to make a blunt separation toward the ear root. At this time, the buccal fat pad is easy to protrude to the incision. Open the capsule and press under the zygomatic arch outside the mouth with your fingers. The buccal fat will automatically fall out through the incision, and then clamp it. Be careful to avoid damaging the oral mucosa.