Buccal Fat Removal | Anesthesia, Comfort, and Pain Management

Local anesthetic containing lidocaine and epinephrine is injected into the buccal submucosa, completely numbing the inner cheek and constricting microvessels to eliminate bleeding. Patients feel gentle pressure or tugging during the dissection, but no sharp pain. Postoperative discomfort is mild, typically described as a dull ache resembling minor dental filling work.