Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgical procedure that aims to remove fat from the mid cheeks. It narrows the lower face in those that have wider facial features.
The buccal fat is deep tissue fat that cushions the deep facial muscles during chewing and talking. The fat is deep within layer 4, see diagram below.
Dr Jack Zoumaras was featured on channel 10’s “The Project” discussing the trend of buccal fat removal on social media. Buccal fat removal is a tool operating on the face rather than an isolated procedure in most cases. Buccal fat removal is invasive and has risks.
Surgical Information
Buccal fat is present deep to layer 4/5 and the nerves are above this layer in layer 3.
Buccal fat, is therefore, removed from the inside of the mouth (into deep layers). This way the scar is placed inside the mouth and the fat is accessed protecting the nerve.
Buccal fat varies in most patients but it is important to not remove all of it, otherwise you can appear too hollow and even skeletal.
The average removal equates to around “two to three mentos” sized fat globules from each side.
Adult Content: The following patients have given consent and are representative only. Results do not guarantee that you will have the same result.
*Please note male patient has a hat in the after photo and the image has a slightly different exposure due to time of day photo was taken-taken before standard settings were implemented in 2016, not intented to deceive*
Jawline NArrowing
Buccal fat removal can be combined with neck liposuction to narrow the lower jaw lines and the lower face. This is often done in patients who have a wider facial width due to adipose tissue. (Risks do apply and will be discussed with you during the consultation).
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