Overview
- Brown disclosed in a People interview published June 2 that a 2021 buccal fat removal caused scar tissue in his cheeks that blocked saliva from draining.
- He says the buildup of saliva and hardened scar tissue made smiling and speaking painful and worsened during heavy filming, which he calls a year-and-a-half of pain.
- Brown says he lost about 70 pounds after the procedure, which made the swelling less visible but did not fix the underlying gland blockage.
- He recently underwent corrective surgery with Dr. Carl Truesdale to remove the scar tissue and repair his salivary glands and reports substantial improvement.
- Buccal fat removal removes lower-cheek fat pads and can risk contour problems, nerve or gland damage, and scarring, and Brown’s account underscores how cosmetic complications and celebrity pressure can shape secrecy and access to care.