Buccal Fat Removal

Hollow the cheeks, reveal the bone structure

Surgical removal of the buccal fat pads — naturally occurring fat deposits between the cheekbones and jaw — through small incisions inside the mouth. It creates a hollowed, more angular midface and accentuates cheekbone prominence. CONTROVERSY: This procedure has significant age-appropriateness concerns — faces naturally lose fat volume with aging, and premature removal can lead to a gaunt, skeletonized appearance in the 40s and 50s. It is generally most appropriate for patients with genuinely large buccal fat pads rather than simply round faces. Several prominent surgeons have publicly stated they no longer offer it as a standalone procedure for this reason. Surgeon selectivity and patient age are critical factors.