Surgical
Buccal Fat Removal
Cheek slimming with buccal fat pad reduction, hollowing depth control, and identity-preserving symmetry correction.
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Adjustments use a 468-point anatomical mesh — proportions stay anchored to the patient's actual face.
- ✓Photo processed on-device — never uploaded
- ✓Adjustable parameters update in real time
- ✓Educational preview — not a clinical guarantee
What to expect
Your timeline, day by day
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Typical pricing
What does buccal fat removal cost in your city?
Typical range in Pune
₹50k – ₹1.8L
Range reflects 5th–95th percentile of clinic prices in Pune. Final quote depends on surgeon experience, technique (e.g. open vs closed), facility, and complexity. Not a quote.
Educational estimate. Sources: 2026 RealSelf + ASAPS surveys, Practo + clinic-listed prices. Verified annually.
Overview
Buccal fat removal is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces fullness in the lower cheeks by extracting the buccal fat pads — walnut-sized fat deposits located between the cheekbone and jawbone. The result is a more sculpted, contoured midface.
The procedure is performed through small incisions inside the mouth (no external scars). It typically takes 30-60 minutes under local anesthesia. Results become fully apparent as post-operative swelling resolves over several weeks.
Our simulator visualizes the degree of cheek hollowing while preserving the patient's natural identity. It accounts for facial fat distribution, skin elasticity, and bone structure to prevent over-reduction that could lead to a gaunt appearance with aging.
Key Benefits
- Sculpt a more defined midface contour
- Reduce round or "chubby" cheek appearance
- Quick procedure with minimal downtime
- No visible scars (intraoral incisions)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Creates slimmer, more defined cheekbones and jawline permanently
- +No visible scars — incisions are inside the mouth
- +Quick recovery of 3–5 days with minimal pain
- +Short procedure time with minimal downtime
Cons
- −Removing fat pads can cause premature hollowness by your 40s
- −Completely irreversible — removed fat cannot be replaced
- −~15% of patients seek corrective fat grafting within 5 years
- −Not suitable for naturally thin faces or those who may lose volume with age
- −25% complication rate including edema, jaw stiffness, and persistent pain
Who Is This For?
Patients with full or round cheeks who want a more sculpted, contoured facial appearance, particularly in the midface region.
Quick Facts
Recovery Time
3-5 days (return to work), 4-6 weeks (final result)
Procedure Duration
30-60 minutes
Typical Cost Range
$2,000 – $5,000
🇺🇸 United States
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Common Patient Questions
Will it look natural?
Our AI body contour engine constrains deformation to clinically plausible ranges for realistic visualizations.
How accurate is the simulation?
Faceify uses an AI body analysis model to visualise proportional changes — anchored to your photo and anatomy.
Is my data private?
Real-time simulations run in your browser; your photo is sent off-device only for the optional AI preview or to save it to your account, and is never used to train models.
Can I see multiple options?
Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.
Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is a visualisation aid for patient consultation and shared decision-making. It does not diagnose, treat, or recommend any procedure; all clinical decisions are made by the treating surgeon. It is not regulated as a medical device under the U.S. FDA. All previews are illustrative visualisations of the requested change, not predictions of surgical outcome. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.
Real-time simulations run in your browser. Your photo is sent off your device only if you turn on the optional AI photoreal preview or choose to save a simulation to your account, and is never used to train any model.