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Buccal fat removal in Turkey
More defined cheeks, with no visible scar.
bichectomy · cheek reduction
Buccal fat pads sit in the lower cheeks. In some people they are large and make the face look round. Removing part of them through a small incision inside the mouth gives a more sculpted contour.
It is a careful decision: because the face naturally loses volume with age, too much removal can make it look hollow later. That is why only a moderate amount is removed and why it is not recommended for everyone.
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- No visible scar
- Quick procedure
- Sculpted cheeks
At a glance
| Anaesthesia | Local or general anaesthesia |
|---|---|
| Procedure time | About 1 hour |
| Hospital stay | Same day |
| Stay in Türkiye | 5 days |
| Back to work | 3–5 days |
| Back to sport | 2 weeks |
| Final result | 3–6 months |
| Scars | Inside the mouth, not visible |
Who is it for?
Younger adults with full lower cheeks and good skin, rather than people whose face is already losing volume.
Thinking ahead to later decades
Buccal fat helps support the lower cheek as the face ages. Removing too much in your twenties or thirties may make the face look hollow in your fifties.
A responsible surgeon removes only a moderate amount, if any. New City Clinic will tell you if it is not right for you.
Is it fat or muscle?
A full lower face is not always due to buccal fat. Strong jaw muscles or general facial fat can look similar.
The surgeon examines this before recommending surgery, because removing buccal fat will not change a muscular jaw.
Recovery inside the mouth
The incision is inside the cheek, so mouth hygiene matters. Rinse as instructed and follow a soft diet for a few days.
Swelling hides the result at first; it emerges over weeks to months. More is on the official website, newcityclinic.com.
Recovery
Swelling for one to two weeks, a soft diet for a few days and careful mouth hygiene.
What you should know
- Swelling
- Infection inside the mouth
- Hollowing later in life if too much is removed
Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.
Your facelift in Istanbul, step by step
- Free assessment: send photos of your face (front, both sides, 45°) and a short health history. A plastic surgeon reviews them.
- Written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours, with the technique, the hospital and the number of days you need.
- Arrival in Istanbul: you are met at the airport and taken to your hotel. A coordinator stays with you throughout.
- Consultation and tests: face-to-face examination with the surgeon, blood tests and anaesthesia assessment. The plan is confirmed.
- Surgery day and one night in hospital, then back to the hotel for recovery with daily coordinator contact.
- Check-ups and stitch removal, then the surgeon clears you to fly. Follow-up continues by photo and video call.
Frequently asked questions
Is buccal fat removal suitable at 50?
Usually not, because the face is already losing volume at that age. Fat transfer or a facelift is often more appropriate.
Can buccal fat removal be reversed?
Not directly, though fat transfer can later restore volume if needed.
Will buccal fat removal make my face thinner overall?
It slims the lower cheek only, not the whole face.
Can I eat normally after buccal fat removal?
A soft diet is advised for a few days, then you return to normal food.
Is buccal fat removal combined with other procedures?
Sometimes with chin augmentation. The surgeon advises if it suits your face.
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Get your personal facelift quote
Send us a few details and, if you like, your photos on WhatsApp. A plastic surgeon assesses them free of charge and your written quote usually arrives within 24 hours.
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- Reply in English on WhatsApp or e-mail
- All-inclusive package: hotel, transfers, interpreter
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