May reduce cheek fullness in selected patients. The degree of visible change varies between individuals.
May help create better proportion between the cheeks and other facial features.
Removal of buccal fat may influence the appearance of the mid-face and jawline. Individual results vary.
Individual outcomes vary based on anatomy, healing, and other personal factors.
At Aurez Aesthetics, we prioritise your safety and informed decision-making. During your consultation, we’ll assess your health, discuss your goals, and determine whether this procedure is suitable for you.
Common considerations include:
• Naturally fuller cheeks
• Seeking surgical assessment for facial change
• Good general health
• Understanding that facial volume changes with age and cannot be fully predicted
We’ll review your medical history, facial anatomy, and discuss possible outcomes, limitations, and risks to support informed decision-making.
You’ll receive pre-operative instructions to help you prepare safely for your treatment.
Performed by a registered medical practitioner using established surgical techniques tailored to individual anatomy.
Swelling and discomfort are common following surgery. Recovery experiences vary between individuals.
All surgical procedures carry risks such as infection, bleeding, asymmetry, changes in sensation, and reactions to anaesthesia. Full details will be discussed during your consultation. A detail description of the risks are included in the FAQs.
Many patients resume light daily activities within several days, depending on individual healing and clinical advice.
Incisions are typically placed inside the mouth. Scarring occurs internally and is generally not visible externally, though healing responses vary.
Patients are typically advised to avoid strenuous physical activity for several weeks, depending on recovery and clinical advice.
Removal of buccal fat is intended to be permanent. However, facial appearance may continue to change over time due to ageing, weight variation, and other factors.
If you have concerns about your outcome, a review consultation can be arranged. Healing takes time, and further assessment may be required before discussing additional options.
This might involve abstaining from certain medications, avoiding smoking, and ensuring good health. We'll guide you throughout the process.
Buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure and, as with all surgery, carries inherent risks and potential complications. These may include bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, infection, delayed wound healing, and adverse reactions to local or general anaesthesia. Changes in facial appearance may occur, including asymmetry, contour irregularities, excessive hollowing, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcome. Removal of buccal fat can lead to over-correction, particularly as natural facial fat loss occurs with ageing. These changes may be permanent and difficult to reverse. Altered sensation inside the mouth or in the cheek area, including numbness, tingling, or sensitivity changes, may occur and are usually temporary, though in rare cases may be prolonged or permanent. Injury to nearby structures, including salivary ducts, facial nerves, or muscles, is uncommon but possible and may result in weakness, altered movement, or functional changes. Scarring occurs inside the mouth and is typically not visible; however, scar tissue, tightness, or discomfort may develop. Infection or poor oral wound healing may require antibiotics or additional treatment. Results are variable and cannot be guaranteed. Individual risk depends on factors such as facial anatomy, age, skin quality, smoking status, surgical technique, and healing response. These risks, along with alternatives, limitations, and expected recovery, will be discussed in detail during your consultation to support informed decision-making.
If you’d like to discuss your options or find out more about a procedure, contact our team to schedule a consultation with Dr Obaidi.