{"id":14663,"date":"2022-10-31T12:18:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/?p=14663"},"modified":"2025-04-29T21:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:05:35","slug":"what-is-an-alternative-to-buccal-fat-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/blog\/what-is-an-alternative-to-buccal-fat-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is An Alternative To Buccal Fat Removal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/buccal-fat-removal-sarasota\/\">Buccal fat removal<\/a> is a facial plastic surgery procedure that has grown in popularity recently after many celebrities have openly undergone the surgery. It removes some or all of the buccal fat pad in the cheeks. This leads to a slimmer looking face. Though, it should only be performed on ideal candidates to avoid a gaunt appearance. So, what are alternatives to buccal fat removal?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1: Cheek Filler<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally, it is less of a problem of too much fat and one of poor bone structure. This can sometimes be the case in good buccal fat removal candidates. Adding filler to accentuate the cheekbones can help create the more defined and slim looking face that many patients interested in buccal fat removal are interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: Midface Lift<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we age, sometimes the fat in the face can naturally descend. This can lead to the heavy look and essentially hide natural face definition. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/midface-lift-in-sarasota\/\">midface lift<\/a> can reposition these fat pads as well as remove any extra skin that may be contributing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3: Facial Liposuction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial liposuction most commonly refers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/submental-liposuction-sarasota\/\">liposuction<\/a> under the chin. However, in some instances, it can include the cheek area. This is a fairly rare procedure, but is sometimes performed in special circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at <a href=\"tel:941-923-1736\">941-923-1736<\/a>. You can also reach out online via chat, contact form, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/instantquote\/\">Price Simulator<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buccal fat removal is a facial plastic surgery procedure that has grown in popularity recently after many celebrities have openly undergone the surgery. It removes some or all of the buccal fat pad in the cheeks. This leads to a slimmer looking face. 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