Buccal Fat Pad Excision

Buccal Fat Removal in Shreveport

The buccal fat pad is a deep pocket of fat below the malar eminence (cheek) and behind the buccinator muscle that can produce a more rounded and full face. Buccal fat pad excision can be performed to improve the definition of the face and narrow an excessively round face. While the procedure is subtle in its overall result, when performed correctly, it can produce a more prominent depression (contour) below the cheek region. This procedure is performed through an incision to the inside of each cheek and gently removing the fat pad from each side providing a “thinning” effect of the lower cheek region.

Why Choose Dr. Pennington For Buccal Fat Removal In Shreveport?

Dr. Lindsey Pennington is an excellent choice for buccal fat removal in Shreveport, offering a unique blend of surgical expertise and personalized care. As the first female double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Louisiana in private practice, she provides both surgical and non-invasive facial rejuvenation services.

After earning an undergraduate degree from Tulane University, Dr. Pennington graduated medical school, with research honors. This was followed by a rigorous residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery and followed by an additional year of specialized training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Internationally recognized for her expertise in face and neck lifts, she lectures around the world on facial aging, surgical innovation, and evidence-based recovery. Patients from across the United States and around the globe seek out her Louisiana-based practice for results that combine advanced surgical skill with meticulous, science-driven recovery protocols.

Her practice offers a concierge-level experience, ensuring that patients feel supported every step of the way. This includes comprehensive patient support, transportation assistance, and chef-prepared meals tailored to promote optimal healing.

Dr. Pennington treats each patient with the same care and compassion she would extend to her own family; if she wouldn't perform a procedure on her mother, she wouldn't consider it for a patient. This commitment to personalized care, combined with her meticulous surgical technique and artistic eye, results in natural, refreshed outcomes with minimal downtime. Dr. Pennington's dedication to patient satisfaction and her exceptional skill make her a trusted expert in facial plastic surgery.

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"Lindsey Pennington and her entire staff are the absolute best! They are all so professional and also so welcoming. Every time I walk through the door I’m greeted with a smile from everyone there. I go see Crystal for facials and she is so knowledgeable about all the services she provides and offers products that will suit your skin care needs.

Lindsey Pennington is a true gift to this community, she is a perfectionist and it truly shows in her work. Hands down the best place to go for all your facial skin care needs!"

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“I had a rhinoplasty done with Dr. Pennington and I can honestly say that all of my expectations were exceeded. From consult to post op my experience was 5 stars. Dr. Pennington was always available to answer any of my many questions. Beyond her great bedside manner her surgical abilities are phenomenal. I’m not even completely through the healing process and already love my results. I would also like to add that the office runs like a well oiled machine, efficiency from patient check in to check out. The staff have such a friendly demeanor that you feel as if you are visiting with friends and the fact that this is a woman owned/operated business makes it even better. Highly recommend.”

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“Love the efficient, professional, and knowledgeable staff at Dr. Pennington’s office! Dr. Pennington listened to my goals and also gave her honest opinion on treatment options which I appreciate. She set me up a follow appointment two weeks later so she can go over the outcome and decide if any changes need to be made. Overall, a wonderful experience and I can’t wait for more procedures in the future!”

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“Dr. Pennington spent so much time with me, explained all my options so clearly, and listened to what I was wanting, and what my desires were.”

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“Dr. Pennington told me every step of the procedure, everything that would happen before, during, and after. And that is exactly what happened.”

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“Because Dr. Pennington is a woman, she understood what I wanted, the look that I was going for,and was really able to relate to my needs.”

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“She is down to earth, makes you feel at home, and it’s a real neat experience meeting her for the first time.”

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“I have been looking for a facial plastic surgeon for a year to a year and a half and I visited with a few but it just didn’t click until I read about and met Dr. Pennington.”

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