Buccal Fat Pad Modification in Deep Plane Facelift: Technical and Facial Nerve Considerations.

Pak, Kaitlynne Y; He, Marielle; Azizzadeh, Babak · Laryngoscope · 2025

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Abstract

Buccal fat pad (BFP) modification can help aesthetic facial balancing. It can be approached through an intraoral incision, which is more standard, or through a deep-plane facelift approach. Here, we describe the unique technique of removal and repositioning of the BFP through a deep-plane facelift approach with clinical pearls for safe manipulation around the facial nerve and redistribution techniques for facial volume.

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