Buccal Fat Reduction
Cheek Slimming with Buccal Lipectomy
Buccal fat removal selectively reduces the deep buccal fat pad to refine midface width and create a more sculpted lower-cheek contour. The procedure is performed through a hidden intraoral incision, preserving the parotid (Stensen’s) duct and nearby facial nerve branches.
Procedure
How Buccal Fat Is Reduced
The buccal fat pad is an encapsulated deep fat compartment that can create a round, juvenile cheek shape even in patients with low overall body fat. Through the mouth, the surgeon gently delivers a measured portion of the pad and removes only the excess to avoid hollowing over time.
1
Intraoral Access
Small mucosal incision inside the cheek — no visible scar.
2
Pad Delivery
Buccal fat is teased forward while protecting Stensen’s duct.
3
Conservative Excision
Only a controlled volume is removed to preserve long-term midface support.
Final contour is influenced by skeletal anatomy, overlying skin elasticity, and adjacent fat compartments.
Buccal fat sits deep in the midcheek, beneath superficial facial fat.
Options
Buccal Reduction vs Other Cheek Slimming
We choose the least aggressive option that achieves definition while preserving facial softness.
Approach
Best for
What it changes
Buccal Fat Removal
Deep midcheek fullness (“baby-face”)
Reduces deep pad volume to sharpen angles
Neck or lower-face adiposity
Improves jawline definition, not midcheek width
Masseter Botox
Wide jaw from muscle hypertrophy
Slims mandibular angle rather than cheek fat
Midface Fat Grafting
Contour irregularities or hollows
Adds volume to refine shape instead of removing
Healing
Recovery & Results
Cheeks look fuller at first from swelling. Definition appears gradually.
Days 1–7
Soft diet, oral rinses, mild edema and tightness expected.
Weeks 2–3
Swelling drops; early contour changes become visible.
Weeks 4–8
Cheek angles refine; most patients see their “new” shape.
3+ Months
Final contour stabilizes as internal scarring softens.
Schedule Your Consultation
Meet with Dr. Herman to assess your buccal fat pad prominence and confirm whether conservative cheek slimming is right for your facial structure.
Questions, Answered
Buccal Fat Removal FAQ
Will this make me look gaunt later?
Not when performed conservatively. We remove only the excess deep pad and preserve midface support.
Where are the scars?
The incision is inside the mouth along the cheek mucosa, so there are no visible scars.
When do final results show?
Most definition appears by 6–8 weeks, with continued refinement for 3+ months.
Can it be combined with other procedures?
Yes — commonly paired with chin augmentation, jawline lipo, or facial balancing.
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Why Choose Dr. Herman
Dr. Herman emphasizes facial harmony and long-term aesthetics, using conservative buccal fat reduction to enhance definition without hollowing.
- Advanced training in aesthetic & reconstructive facial surgery
- Precise intraoral technique with neurovascular protection
- Measured volume planning for durable, natural results