Selective removal of cheek fat to refine the lower face, offered only when the face is unlikely to look gaunt with age.
Buccal fat removal reduces a pad of fat in the lower cheek through a small incision inside the mouth, so there is no visible scar.
The face naturally loses volume with age. Removing buccal fat from a face that is already slim, or removing too much, can lead to a hollow look later. Careful selection is essential.
These are general points only. Whether an operation is suitable for you is decided by the treating surgeon after an in-person examination, your medical history and any tests they request.
You share photos and your medical history. The surgeon gives a first opinion on whether the operation is suitable and what it could realistically achieve.
The surgeon examines you in person, confirms the plan, explains the risks and arranges pre-operative tests before you give consent.
Through a small incision inside the cheek, a controlled amount of buccal fat is removed and the incision is closed with dissolvable stitches.
The surgeon reviews healing before you travel home, and you receive written aftercare instructions and remote follow-up.
Swelling in the cheeks is common. You follow a soft diet and rinse your mouth as advised.
Most swelling settles and stitches dissolve.
The final contour becomes visible once all swelling has resolved.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
No. The incision is inside the mouth.
Not easily. Volume can be added later with fillers or fat transfer, but the original tissue cannot be replaced.
It depends on the operation. Many are planned around one to two weeks so the surgeon can check you and remove stitches or drains before you fly. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so your surgeon confirms when it is safe to travel.
The price depends on the operation the surgeon recommends after examining you, the hospital stay and any combined procedures. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.