Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat removal is a small operation with a large effect on the shape of the face. The buccal fat pad sits deep in the cheek, between the muscles, and it is the reason some faces stay round long after the rest of the body has slimmed down. Diet and exercise do not reach it. At Lux Medical Aesthetics in Richmond Hill, a measured portion of that pad is removed through a short incision inside the mouth, so no scar appears on the skin. The result is a narrower mid-face, a clearer hollow under the cheekbone and a sharper line from cheek to jaw.

The procedure is usually done under local anaesthetic and takes about thirty to forty-five minutes. You stay awake, you go home the same day, and the stitches inside the cheek dissolve on their own. Expect swelling for the first week, a soft or liquid diet for a few days, and careful mouth rinsing as instructed. Most patients return to work within a few days. The real shape appears slowly: early swelling hides the result, and the final contour usually settles over about three months.

Patient selection matters more here than in almost any other facial procedure, because the removed fat does not come back. A full, round face in a younger patient is the classic good candidate. A thin or already hollow face is not: taking the pad out can make the mid-face look drawn a decade later, when the face naturally loses volume. During the consultation we look at your bone structure, the thickness of your cheeks and your age, and we will say no if the procedure would not age well with you. Outcomes vary from person to person and no result can be guaranteed. Any Ontario physician can be checked through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and guidance on regulated health products in Canada comes from Health Canada.

Definition often comes from a combination rather than one step. Removing buccal fat slims the cheeks, while an Aptos thread lift lifts what has started to sag, dermal fillers rebuild the cheekbone and jawline that the slimmer face now reveals, and neck liposuction finishes the profile from the side. For skin quality, ask about BBL and filler. See the full list of treatments, the payment plans for procedures over $1,000, read about our doctors, or book a consultation.