The Five Ds for Safe and Effective Buccal Fat Removal
Published Nov 21, 2022 · Rod J. Rohrich, Faryan Jalalabadi
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Abstract
Summary: An aesthetically sculpted malar, cheek, and jawline contour is a desirable feature sought out by many adults with central facial adiposity. This fullness, anterior to the masseter, can be attributed to underlying buccal lipodystrophy. An attractive central facial concavity can be delivered by performing buccal fat pad excision in conjunction with malar fat pad augmentation and mandibular contouring if indicated. Appropriate patient selection is critical for preventing an aged or unnatural appearance. The authors present a safe and reliable five-step technique for buccal fat pad excision: the Five Ds.
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Key takeawayBuccal fat pad excision can effectively create a desirable facial contour, with the Five Ds technique being a safe and reliable method for removing central facial fat.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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