Facial Contouring and Midface Refinement
Buccal Fat Removal is designed to refine fullness within the lower cheeks to create improved facial contour and definition.
Some patients naturally carry more fullness in the mid-to-lower cheek area due to genetics and facial anatomy. Buccal fat removal can help create a more sculpted appearance and improve overall facial contour when performed appropriately and conservatively.
At You Are Beautiful, buccal fat removal is approached with precision and restraint to avoid an over-hollow or exaggerated appearance while preserving long-term facial harmony.
A Personalized Surgical Approach
Not every patient is an ideal candidate for buccal fat removal.
During your consultation, Dr. Jae Kim evaluates:
- Facial shape and proportions
- Midface volume and fullness
- Skin quality and elasticity
- Jawline and cheek contour
- Long-term facial aging patterns
This allows for a customized treatment plan designed to create balanced, natural-looking facial refinement while maintaining appropriate structural support.
The goal is subtle contour enhancement—not excessive hollowing.
What Buccal Fat Removal Can Address
- Fullness in the lower cheeks
- Rounded facial appearance
- Desire for improved cheek contour
- Desire for a more sculpted facial appearance
- Mid-to-lower facial heaviness
Procedure Snapshot
Starting Investment: Starting at $6,000
Procedure Setting: Performed in-office under local anesthesia. No additional anesthesia or facility fees are added to the procedure fee.
Estimated Downtime: Approximately 2–3 weeks
Procedure Length: Approximately 90 minutes
Recovery and Healing
Because the procedure is performed through small incisions inside the mouth, patients will follow specific post-procedure dietary and healing instructions during recovery.
Recovery typically includes:
- Bland, lukewarm liquids for the first 48 hours
- Transition to soft foods for approximately one additional week
- Gradual return to a normal diet as healing progresses
Patients are also required to use an antibacterial mouthwash daily during the initial healing period.
Most patients experience:
- Swelling
- Mild soreness or tightness
- Temporary fullness during healing
While patients typically return to normal activities earlier, swelling and contour refinement may continue improving for approximately 6–8 weeks before final results become fully visible.
A Natural Approach to Results
The goal of buccal fat removal is refined contour—not an over-sculpted or hollow appearance.
Every surgical plan is designed to:
- Preserve facial harmony
- Maintain balanced facial volume
- Avoid excessive hollowing over time
- Support natural-looking contour and definition
The Consultation Process
Your consultation includes a detailed facial evaluation, discussion of anatomy and goals, and a personalized surgical recommendation based on your facial structure and desired outcome.
Surgical Consultations
Dr. Jae Kim’s surgical consultations are $250.
The consultation fee is non-refundable, but may be applied toward surgical fees if surgery is scheduled within 30 days of the initial consultation.
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The best way to determine the appropriate treatment approach is through a personalized consultation.
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