Facial shape plays an important role in overall appearance, and naturally fuller cheeks can sometimes make the face appear rounder or less defined than a person prefers. Buccal fat removal is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce excess fat from the cheek area and create a slimmer, more contoured facial appearance. Buccal fat removal surgery in Mumbai can be considered by suitable adults who have prominent buccal fat pads and want a more defined facial profile.
At Shah Superspeciality Clinic, Dr. Amiti Shah takes a personalised approach to facial cosmetic procedures. Her focus is on maintaining facial proportion and creating natural-looking results rather than removing excessive facial volume. The procedure involves removing a carefully selected amount of buccal fat through a small incision inside the mouth, which means there is generally no visible external scar.
Buccal fat is a naturally occurring pad of fat located in the cheek, beneath the cheekbone. It contributes to the fullness and youthful appearance of the face. However, some individuals naturally have larger buccal fat pads, resulting in a rounder or fuller cheek appearance.
During Buccal fat removal surgery in Mumbai, the surgeon makes a small incision inside the cheek. The buccal fat pad is carefully identified and gently separated from surrounding tissues before the selected amount is removed. The incision is then closed using dissolvable sutures. Because the surgical access is inside the mouth, there is generally no visible facial scar.
The amount of fat removed is important. Excessive removal may make the face appear overly hollow, particularly as natural facial volume changes with age. Therefore, an experienced plastic surgeon evaluates the patient’s facial structure, cheek fullness, skin characteristics and aesthetic goals before deciding whether the procedure is appropriate.
Buccal fat removal may be suitable for adults who:
Not everyone with a round face needs buccal fat removal. Facial fullness may also be influenced by overall body weight, bone structure, muscle development, skin laxity and genetics. A consultation is therefore essential before deciding on surgery.
Patients with naturally thin faces or significant facial volume loss may not be ideal candidates because removing cheek fat could make the face look excessively hollow over time.
One of the primary advantages of buccal fat removal is the potential to create a more defined transition between the cheek and lower face.
Potential benefits include: