Does buccal fat removal make you look older?

A poorly executed cosmetic surgery can yield ill results on anyone. Likewise, an incorrectly chosen surgery can yield unacceptable results on a patient. Buccal fat removal should be reserved for patients who have overly full cheeks.

The buccal fat pad sits within the deep layer of the cheek, between the facial muscles and the lining of the mouth. It’s beneath the cheekbone and above the lower jaw bone. Buccal fat removal is a surgery that aims to reduce the size of this fat pad by removing a portion through a small incision in the mouth. Recovery is typically well-tolerated and patients begin to appreciating results after 1-2 months (as swelling improves).