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Management of Buccal Fat Pad in Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|January 20, 2026
Summary
Addressing dentofacial deformities requires improving both hard and soft tissues. This study details a simple technique for buccal fat pad removal during minimally invasive orthognathic surgery to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Dentofacial deformities often present with underdevelopment of hard and soft tissues, leading to aesthetic deficits.
- Traditional osteotomies alone may not fully address soft tissue deficiencies.
- Procedures like lipofilling and buccal fat pad removal can improve aesthetic results in orthognathic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a simple, safe, and convenient technique for buccal fat pad (BFP) removal or transposition.
- To integrate BFP manipulation into minimally invasive orthognathic surgery (MIOS) for enhanced aesthetic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The study presents a surgical technique for buccal fat pad removal/transposition.
- The procedure is designed for integration within minimally invasive orthognathic surgery (MIOS).
Main Results:
- The described technique for buccal fat pad removal/transposition is simple, safe, and convenient.
- This method offers a way to address soft tissue deficits during MIOS.
Conclusions:
- Buccal fat pad removal or transposition is a valuable adjunct to traditional orthognathic surgery.
- Integrating BFP procedures into MIOS can lead to improved aesthetic results for patients with dentofacial deformities.
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