Buccal Fat Removal In Miami, FL

Buccal fat removal, also called buccal lipectomy or cheek reduction surgery, is a facial plastic surgery that reduces the buccal fat pads. These are deep pockets of fat that sit in the hollow below the cheekbones, between the cheek muscles. Their size is largely genetic, which is why diet and exercise rarely change them.

The procedure is performed through a small incision inside the mouth, so there is no visible external scar. Dr. Pazmiño gently draws out and trims a carefully measured portion of each fat pad, leaving enough volume to support the cheeks over time.

Dr. Pazmiño always removes buccal fat through a small incision inside the mouth. His goal is to subtly reduce fullness in the center of the face, improving your contour and definition. He removes a measured amount, enough to make a visible difference from the outside.

Before surgery, he spends time showing you what the change will look like and discussing how your face may change with time. Because the results are long-lasting, he wants you to be happy for years, not just months. If buccal fat removal will not improve your anatomy or meet your expectations, he will tell you honestly and recommend against it.

• He favors natural-looking results and expertise over trends, so he will tell you honestly whether buccal fat removal is right for your face.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 200 buccal fat removal procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.