Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal Fat Removal | Incisions, Sutures, and Scar Concealment
Medically authored and verified by Verified by Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery) • RMC Reg. 28041/14185 • Oct 2026
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← FAQ DirectoryIncisions, Sutures, and Scar ConcealmentAre there any visible scars after buccal fat pad removal?
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Incisions, Sutures, and Scar Concealment
Are there any visible scars after buccal fat pad removal?
#There are zero visible external scars because the entire procedure is performed strictly from inside the oral cavity through mucosal incisions.
What this means for you
Oral mucosa possesses extraordinary regenerative capacity, characterized by rapid re-epithelialization and minimal scar tissue formation. The small incisions are closed using soft, fast-absorbing sutures (such as 4-0 or 5-0 chromic gut or Vicryl Rapide) that dissolve spontaneously within 7 to 10 days, eliminating the need for suture removal.
Care and next steps
Once healed, the mucosal lining looks completely normal, leaving no detectable trace of surgery to external observers or dentists.
Medically Authored & Reviewed:Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)•RMC Reg. 28041/14185•Last Reviewed: October 2026
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