Buccal Fat Removal

Flavio Sonanini
Reviewed by Flavio Sonanini, Medical Travel Expert|Updated: March 2026

Buccal fat removal (bichectomy) is a surgical procedure that removes the buccal fat pads from the cheeks to create a slimmer, more contoured facial appearance—enhancing cheekbone definition and reducing facial roundness for a sculpted look. 💡 **Pro Tip:** Consider your age and facial structure c...

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal fat removal (bichectomy) is a surgical procedure that removes the buccal fat pads from the cheeks to create a slimmer, more contoured facial appearance—enhancing cheekbone definition and reducing facial roundness for a sculpted look.

What to Know Before You Go

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Pro Tip:

Consider your age and facial structure carefully. Faces naturally lose volume with age — buccal fat removal is best for those under 45 with genuinely round faces who are at a stable, healthy weight.

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Insider Note:

Results are permanent and irreversible. Work with a conservative surgeon who removes appropriate amounts — over-removal can cause an aged, hollow appearance later in life. Less is often more.

Cost of Buccal Fat Removal in Turkey

Treatment Options
Turkey
UKUSASavings vs Turkey
Buccal fat removal€1,500-€2,500£3,500-€5,000$4,000-€6,00055-60%
With chin/jawline lipo€2,500-€4,000£5,500-€8,000$6,500-€10,00055-60%
Comprehensive facial contouring€3,000-€5,000£7,000-€11,000$8,500-€13,00055-60%
Turkey offers 55–60% savings on buccal fat removal compared to UK/USA prices.

What's Included

Buccal Fat Removal packages in Turkey typically cover:

Surgeon consultation

Procedure with anesthesia

Hospital or clinic facility

Post-operative medications

Follow-up consultations

Some packages include hotel and transfers

Benefits

More defined cheekbones

Slimmer, sculpted facial appearance

Permanent results

No visible external scars

Quick procedure (30–60 minutes)

Minimal recovery time

The Process

Procedure

1

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia depending on preference.

2

Incision

Small cut made inside the mouth, between the cheek and gums. No external incisions.

3

Fat Removal

Buccal fat pad carefully identified and extracted through the incision (20 minutes per side).

4

Closure

Dissolvable sutures placed inside mouth—no suture removal needed.

Recovery & Downtime

Day 1–3Swelling and mild discomfort, soft diet required, mouth rinse after eating
Week 1Swelling peaks around day 3–4, then begins subsiding
Week 2Return to normal activities, most swelling resolved
Month 1–3Continued refinement, swelling fully resolves
Month 6Final contoured results fully visible

Potential Side Effects

  • Swelling for 1–3 weeks(100% of patients — expected)
  • Mild discomfort days 1–5(80–90% of patients)
  • Temporary dietary restrictions(100% — soft food required for healing)
  • Bruising inside mouth(30–50% of patients)
  • Rare: Asymmetry or over-removal(<5% of patients with experienced surgeons)

Is This Right For You?

Ideal candidates:

  • Round or full face with chubby cheeks
  • Under 45 years old
  • Already at stable, healthy weight
  • Realistic expectations about results
  • Good general health

Not suitable for:

  • Naturally thin faces (may cause hollow appearance)
  • Patients over 45-50 (face naturally loses volume with age)
  • Significant weight to lose (lose weight first)
  • Very low BMI
  • Unrealistic expectations

What patients say about Buccal Fat Removal in Turkey

Patients frequently highlight professional staff and natural results when discussing their Buccal Fat Removal experience.

Top mentions

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