Buccal fat reduction

The sculpted appearance of a face is significantly influenced by the contrast between the prominent cheekbones and the shadows beneath them.

A higher volume in the central part of the cheek reduces or eliminates the shadow, creating an even light distribution across the cheek. This is typically perceived as fullness of the cheeks.

The volume in the cheek region is primarily created by fatty tissue, distributed partly under the skin and partly in a deeper layer, known as buccal fat.

Buccal fat reduction aims to decrease the deep layer and can be utilised on its own or in conjunction with other facial sculpting procedures, such as liposuction, cheek and chin augmentation, or neck contouring, to produce a more contrasting interplay of light and shadows in the lower face.

The procedure is typically performed through the inside of the mouth, leaving no visible external marks.