Facial
Buccal fat reduction
Refine full lower cheeks for a more sculpted, defined midface, with careful, conservative removal.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually about 30 minutes
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia
- Clinic stay: Same-day discharge
- Recovery: Around 1 week
- Back to social life: About 1 week
- Final result: Settles over 2–3 months
- Price: Determined after consultation
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
Buccal fat reduction removes a portion of the buccal fat pad, the deep fat that sits in the lower cheek, to refine fullness and create a more sculpted midface and cheek hollow. It is done through a small incision inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar.
It suits patients with naturally full lower cheeks who want more definition. Conservative removal is essential, since the face naturally loses fat with age, and over-removal can lead to a gaunt, prematurely aged look later in life.
It is a permanent change to the deep cheek fat and is not suitable for everyone. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
What it can improve
- Full or rounded lower cheeks
- Lack of cheek definition
- A wish for a more sculpted midface
- Fullness that persists despite a stable weight
It does not lift sagging cheeks, treat the jawline fat, or change bone structure. It is not a weight-loss procedure, and over-removal cannot be easily reversed.
Before the procedure
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, and fasting. Suitability is assessed carefully, since this procedure suits genuinely full cheeks and conservative removal protects against future gauntness.
During the procedure
Through a small incision inside the cheek, a measured portion of the buccal fat pad is removed to refine the lower cheek. No external incision is made.
After the procedure
Swelling inside and outside the cheek settles over the first week, and a soft diet and mouth rinses are advised. The refined contour becomes clear over two to three months as swelling resolves.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
A more defined, sculpted midface is achievable in suitable patients. It does not lift sagging, is not for weight loss, and removal is permanent, so conservative judgment is used to avoid an over-hollowed, aged look later.
Possible risks and complications
Buccal fat reduction is generally safe, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
- Swelling and bruising
- Infection inside the mouth
- Asymmetry
- Over-removal leading to a gaunt look over time
- Rarely, injury to a duct or nerve branch in the cheek
- Temporary difficulty with full mouth opening
Because the face loses fat with age, conservative removal is essential, and the procedure is avoided in patients with already thin cheeks. Smoking impairs healing.
Who it suits
Buccal fat reduction may suit patients with genuinely full lower cheeks. It is especially suitable for patients who:
- Have naturally full, rounded lower cheeks at a stable weight
- Want more midface definition
- Understand the change is permanent and should be conservative
- Are in good general health with realistic expectations and do not smoke or can stop before and after surgery
It may not suit patients with naturally thin cheeks, those seeking weight loss, or younger patients whose faces will lose fat with age. Your surgeon advises honestly on suitability.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Facial contouring by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Buccal fat reduction at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose conservative judgment protects against the over-hollowing that can age the face.
Natural, balanced results
Dr. Amoroso plans facial surgery around harmony and proportion, not a pulled or operated look. The aim is a refreshed version of your own face, where the change reads as good health rather than surgery.
Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment
His background in reconstructive microsurgery brings a detailed command of facial anatomy, the nerves, the deeper support layers, and the way tissues age. That precision underpins both safety and natural, lasting results.
Individualized assessment
Every facial contouring procedure begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Lower-cheek fullness and its cause
Facial shape and proportions
Likely changes with age
Skin quality
Symmetry between sides
Whether removal is genuinely advisable
What Does Surgery Cost?
The costs of treatments are listed in the price section and often don't change. However, the price depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, anesthesia, surgical time, and whether additional procedures are combined.
Every operation is individually planned, and the final price is discussed clearly during consultation after Dr. Matteo Amoroso has assessed your anatomy, goals, and surgical needs.
All surgical prices include one of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs. The price is designed to be comprehensive and includes everything related to the operation, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, compression garment when applicable, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Safety and Trust
When considering Facial surgery, price should not be the only factor.
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. At Skulpturkliniken, safety isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of everything we do. We have created an environment where accessibility, personal connection, and full transparency are not privileges, but standards. Your Surgeon will be your closest point of contact. We understand that aesthetic surgery is a personal journey, sometimes even life-changing. We have built a model where you don't just meet a surgeon, you build a trust-based, continuous relationship with him. From your first consultation to long after your recovery, your surgeon is personally available to you. You will never find yourself speaking to a call center or an automated message. Need guidance, reassurance, or a second opinion, we will be there not as a favor, but as a part of our philosophy.
Your Treatment Includes:
Choosing Skulpturkliniken means choosing a complete experience with no compromises.
Our pricing is fully transparent and published openly on our website, what you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees or additional charges.
- Extensive first consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Eventual additional preoperative consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
- 3D simulation
- Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
- Preoperative preparation guidance
- Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
- Anesthesia
- Compression garments
- Unlimited postoperative follow-up visits during the first year
- Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
- Digital access to your medical records through Adoreal®
- Aesthetic care program
- Patient insurance through Folksam
- Long-term postoperative support
- One of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs.
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