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Buccal fat removal takes out part of the buccal (Bichat) fat pad in the cheeks to create a slimmer face with defined cheekbones and a sculpted contour. Because it is done inside the mouth, it leaves no external scar.
It is for people with genetically full/round cheeks who want a slimmer, more defined (“V-line”) face. The best candidates are adults with a suitable facial skeleton and stable weight.
The procedure targets only the buccal fat pad; the skin and muscle are untouched. Removing a correct, measured amount is important to avoid a hollow/aged look later.
It is done under local anaesthesia or light sedation and is short. A soft diet and mouth rinses are advised for the first few days; swelling settles in 1–2 weeks. Most people return to daily life within days.
Istanbul stands out in aesthetic-surgery tourism with experienced plastic surgeons, accredited operating theatres and affordable pricing. All surgery is performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın.
No; because the incision is made inside the mouth on the cheek mucosa, there is no external scar.
Removing too much can cause a hollow look over time, so a measured, balanced amount and an experienced surgeon are important.
It is usually done under local anaesthesia or light sedation; it is painless and quick.
A soft diet is advised the first few days; swelling settles in 1–2 weeks. Most people return to daily/work life in 2–3 days.
The removed fat pad does not return, so results are lasting. The slimming is clearly seen once swelling fully resolves.
Yes; in suitable cases it can be planned with a chin implant, liposuction, thread lift or fat transfer to complete the facial contour.
Mild slimming is noticed early, but it takes 1–3 months for swelling to resolve and the cheek line to settle definitively.
You feel no pain during the procedure thanks to anaesthesia; mild swelling and tightness afterwards are easily controlled with painkillers.
Rarely, infection, asymmetry, temporary swelling and over-removal in very slim cases are possible. A measured technique and an experienced team minimise the risks.
The type of anaesthesia, any added procedure and hospital use determine the cost. Send facial photos for a transparent, all-inclusive quote.
Buccal Fat Removal and all aesthetic and surgical procedures are planned and personally performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with reconstructive microsurgery experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), Dr. Taşkın's expertise is the foundation of safe, natural results.
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