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.
