As a medical journalist researching facial aesthetic procedures in Mumbai, I found that facial shape is influenced by bone structure, skin, muscle and the distribution of facial fat. Some people naturally have fuller lower cheeks even when they are otherwise healthy and maintain a stable weight. Buccal fat removal in Mumbai is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce selected fat from the buccal fat pad and create a more defined lower-face contour. At Ambrosia Aesthetics, Dr. Siddharth Prakash offers cheek-reduction surgery after evaluating facial anatomy, skin quality, expectations and the amount of buccal fat that may be appropriate to remove.
Buccal fat removal, also called buccal fat pad reduction or cheek reduction surgery, involves removing a controlled amount of fat from the lower cheek area. The procedure is intended to make a round or fuller face appear more sculpted and defined.
The procedure does not function as a substitute for overall weight loss and cannot change the shape of the entire face. Instead, it specifically addresses the buccal fat compartment in the cheeks. This distinction is important during consultation because facial fullness can have several causes, and removing buccal fat may not address fullness caused by other anatomical structures.
According to the procedure information published by Ambrosia Aesthetics, suitable candidates may include people who:
A detailed consultation is important because excessive removal may not be appropriate for every facial structure. Age, existing facial volume, skin quality and future changes in weight should all be considered before surgery.
Dr. Siddharth Prakash’s published consultation process begins with a discussion about the patient’s concerns, expectations, medical history and surgical history. He then examines the face, evaluates the skin and cheek fat, and determines how much buccal fat may be appropriate to remove. Photographs from different angles are also taken for documentation and treatment planning.
This personalised assessment is particularly relevant because the goal is facial balance rather than simply removing as much fat as possible. The amount removed should be based on individual anatomy and the desired degree of contouring.
The procedure is generally performed under local anaesthesia in a clinic setting. If it is combined with multiple procedures, general anaesthesia may be considered.
A small incision is made inside the mouth. The buccal fat pad is gently brought through the incision and a planned amount is removed. The process is then repeated on the opposite cheek to maintain balance. The intraoral incisions are closed using absorbable sutures.