Refine full lower cheeks for a more sculpted, defined midface, with careful, conservative removal.


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buccal fat reduction is generally safe, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. Your treatment includes:
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