Can reduce fullness in the cheeks, enhancing facial definition.
May help create better proportion between the cheeks and other facial features.
Can highlight the natural structure of the cheekbones and jawline.
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 or prominent cheeks
• Desire for improved facial balance
• Overall health and realistic expectations
• Understanding that facial volume changes with age
We’ll review your medical history, facial anatomy, and discuss expected outcomes to ensure you have a clear understanding of the procedure and recovery process.
You’ll receive pre-operative instructions to help you prepare safely for your treatment.
Performed under sterile conditions by qualified medical professionals using evidence-based surgical techniques.
Swelling and discomfort are common after surgery. We’ll provide post-operative guidance, follow-up appointments, and ongoing support throughout your recovery.
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.
Most patients can return to daily activities within a few days, but some swelling may persist for up to a week
Incisions are typically made inside the mouth, which helps hide any potential scarring.
It's advisable to avoid strenuous physical activity for at least two weeks post-procedure
Once removed, buccal fat pads typically do not regenerate. However, changes in overall weight, ageing, and facial structure over time can influence appearance.
Your satisfaction is vital to us. We are committed to addressing any concerns and can discuss potential revisions if necessary.
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.
The cost can vary depending on individual needs and specific intricacies. We'll provide a transparent cost structure during our consultation.
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.