Face line
Buccal fat removal in Korea
Buccal fat is a pad of fat that sits deep in the cheek, beneath the muscles. When it is large, the lower cheeks can look full even after the surface fat is reduced. It is removed from inside the mouth, so there is no visible scar.
| Approach | Small incision inside the mouth |
|---|---|
| Stitches | Dissolvable |
| Often combined with | Double Layer facial liposuction, thread lift |
When it helps
- Your lower cheeks look full or round even though you are slim
- You are planning facial liposuction and the deep cheek fat is also large
- Your cheeks look heavy when you smile
Combining with facial liposuction
Double Layer facial liposuction treats the superficial and deep fat layers under the skin; buccal fat sits deeper still. When both are large, the surgeon may suggest removing both in the same session under sedation.
A careful amount
Buccal fat also supports the cheek as we age, so taking too much can make the face look hollow later. The amount is decided at consultation with your age and face shape in mind.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a visible scar?
No. The incision is inside the mouth and closed with dissolvable stitches.
This website provides general information about procedures offered at Target Plastic Surgery and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Every procedure carries risks such as swelling, bruising, asymmetry or infection, and results differ from person to person. Suitability is decided by the surgeon after an in-person examination.
Also at the clinic
Related treatments
Facial liposuction (Target V-line)
Double Layer liposuction of the double chin, jowls, malar fat and side cheeks — a slimmer V-line without bone surgery.
Read more →
V-line without bone surgery
Contouring surgery vs. fat removal: how to tell whether bone, muscle, fat or sagging is making your face look wide.
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Thread lift (Targeting thread lift)
Medical threads approved in Korea lift sagging cheeks, nasolabial folds, jowls and the double-chin line — no incision.
Read more →Tell us which part of your face line bothers you.
The surgeon will tell you honestly what fat removal, threads or grafting can — and cannot — change.