American Society of Plastic Surgeons
For Medical Professionals
 

Buccal Fat Removal

Hollow cheeks: A focus on buccal fat removal

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 27, 2024

When considering recent plastic surgery trends, a lesser-known procedure might come to mind – buccal fat removal.  This decades-old procedure that involves reshaping the face through the removal of fat found in the cheeks has recently seen a boom in demand.


Celebrities cause buzz over buccal fat removal surgery – but is it right for you?

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, January 12, 2023

Actress and singer Lea Michele is the latest celebrity rumored to have had her cheek fat removed after a picture circulated online showing her with sky-high cheekbones, hollows in her cheeks and a jawline that appeared more defined than ever.


Facial fat is precious: Why your plastic surgeon shouldn't be too aggressive with buccal fat removal

Gabby Shacknai | Freelance Writer Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Throughout history, women around the world have committed to lengthy, sometimes dangerous practices in an attempt to accentuate their cheekbones – from the ancient facial massage techniques of China to Marlene Dietrich’s rumored removal of her upper molars.


Logo

Surgeons In Your Area

Alex Mesbahi Headshot

Alex Mesbahi, MD

7601 Lewinsville Road Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 287-8277

Munique Maia Headshot

Munique Maia, MD

8100 Boone Boulevard, Suite 730
Tysons Corner, VA 22182

(703) 574-4500

Amir Ghaznavi Headshot

Amir Ghaznavi, MD

13454 Sunrise Valley Dr STE 130
Herndon, VA 20171

(703) 239-3190

Timothy Mountcastle Headshot

Timothy Mountcastle, MD

44095 Pipeline Plaza Suite 430
Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 858-3208

Shlomo Widder Headshot

Shlomo Widder, MD

8230 Leesburg Pike Suite 630
Vienna, VA 22182-2641

(703) 506-0300

Michael Brown Headshot

Michael Brown, MD

45155 Research Place Suite 125
Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 726-1175

Victoria Yongsook Suh Headshot

Victoria Yongsook Suh, MD

8503 Arlington Boulevard Suite 130
Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 846-0097

Jamal Yousefi Headshot

Jamal Yousefi, MD

502 Maple Avenue W.
Vienna, VA 22180

(703) 255-4922

Logo

Patient Care Center