When it comes to facial contouring, two of today’s most sought-after treatments, buccal fat removal and facial fillers, take distinct approaches to achieving a sculpted, harmonious look. At Sunder Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sarmela Sunder blends science and artistry to enhance facial balance and bring out each patient’s unique beauty with precision and care.
Whether you prefer the subtle, non-surgical lift of fillers or the lasting refinement of buccal fat removal, understanding their differences is key to choosing the right path for your aesthetic goals. Here’s how each can redefine your look from the inside out.
Sculpting from Within: Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal fat removal, or bichectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to create a slimmer, more sculpted facial contour by reducing the buccal fat pads located inside the cheeks. This treatment can:
- Define the lower face: By gently removing excess buccal fat from within the cheeks, the procedure enhances the cheekbones and jawline.
- Maintain a natural look: The results appear gradually as swelling subsides, revealing balanced refinement without harsh definition.
- Offer discreet healing: Dr. Sunder performs the procedure through small incisions inside the mouth, ensuring no visible external scars.
- Provide lasting improvement: Because buccal fat removal reshapes the face internally, the results are beautifully balanced and long-lasting.
Sculpting from the Surface: Facial Fillers
Facial fillers offer a non-surgical way to restore youthful volume and enhance contours. Dr. Sunder uses advanced injectables such as Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, and the RHA Collection to achieve natural results that complement each patient’s features. Benefits include:
- Restoring lost volume: Fillers smooth lines and soften facial folds for a rejuvenated look.
- Enhancing definition: They can lift and contour areas like the cheeks and jawline for balanced symmetry.
- Quick results: Improvements are visible almost immediately and last from six months up to two years, depending on the formulation.
- Flexible maintenance: Because fillers can be tailored and adjusted over time, they allow continued refinement as your facial structure evolves.
The Art of Balance: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between buccal fat removal and facial fillers depends on your anatomy, goals, and desired level of commitment.
- For permanent refinement: Buccal fat removal reduces lower cheek fullness for those seeking a long-term, sculpted appearance.
- For subtle, customizable enhancement: Fillers add dimension and restore volume where needed, offering rejuvenation without surgery.
- For comprehensive contouring: Many patients achieve optimal harmony by combining the two, reducing fullness below while enhancing lift above.
During your consultation, Dr. Sunder will perform a detailed facial analysis, considering your natural structure, skin quality, and long-term goals before recommending a personalized plan. Her dual expertise in surgical and non-surgical techniques delivers results that feel natural and empowering.
The Long-Term View: Aging Gracefully with Confidence
While buccal fat removal provides a lasting reduction in cheek fullness, it’s important to consider how facial volume naturally changes with age. Dr. Sunder tailors every procedure to maintain youthful balance, never removing more than necessary to preserve softness and grace.
Facial fillers, in contrast, evolve with you. They can be refined over time to maintain proportion and freshness, and many patients who’ve had buccal fat removal later use fillers elsewhere for cohesive rejuvenation. This approach creates a balanced, confident appearance that ages beautifully.
Redefine Your Radiance with Dr. Sunder
At Sunder Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Sunder unites surgical precision with artistic vision to deliver natural, timeless results. Whether through buccal fat removal, dermal fillers, or a customized blend of both, her approach celebrates each patient’s individuality while achieving balance and confidence. Schedule your consultation and begin your journey toward refined, radiant beauty under Dr. Sunder’s expert care.
