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Surgery on the buccal fat pad in masseter transfer
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York.
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|March 1, 1988
Summary
The buccal fat pad significantly impacts facial aesthetics, potentially causing imbalance when hypertrophied or atrophic. Surgical techniques can correct these buccal fat pad volume issues for improved facial symmetry.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Anatomy
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- The buccal fat pad is a crucial component of facial anatomy.
- Its volume variations (hypertrophy or atrophy) can lead to facial asymmetry and aesthetic concerns.
- Rare conditions like lipoma must be differentiated from normal buccal fat pad variations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the anatomy, risks, classification, and surgical techniques for managing buccal fat pad volume.
- To correlate these management strategies with masseter muscle transfer.
Main Methods:
- Review of anatomical literature concerning the buccal fat pad.
- Analysis of surgical techniques for buccal fat pad reduction and augmentation.
- Correlation with masseter muscle transfer procedures.
Main Results:
- Buccal fat pad volume significantly influences facial aesthetics and balance.
- Surgical interventions can correct volume discrepancies, addressing both fullness and hollowness.
- Management strategies are discussed in relation to masseter muscle transfer.
Conclusions:
- Understanding buccal fat pad anatomy is key to addressing facial asymmetry.
- Various surgical techniques exist for correction, adaptable to patient needs.
- Buccal fat pad manipulation can be integrated with other facial contouring procedures.