Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal Fat Removal | Clarifying Patient Misconceptions and Myths
Medically authored and verified by Verified by Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery) • RMC Reg. 28041/14185 • Oct 2026
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← FAQ DirectoryClarifying Patient Misconceptions and MythsDoes buccal fat removal cause cheek sagging or skin droopiness?
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Clarifying Patient Misconceptions and Myths
Does buccal fat removal cause cheek sagging or skin droopiness?
#No, when performed on appropriate candidates with healthy skin tone, removing the deep buccal pad does not cause cheek sagging or skin droopiness.
What this means for you
The buccal fat pad resides deep to the SMAS and buccinator muscle; it does not support the overlying cutaneous envelope. Facial support is maintained by retaining ligaments and the zygomaticus muscle complex. Removing deep volume simply allows the skin to drape more closely over the natural facial contours.
Care and next steps
Surgeons assess skin pinch retraction prior to surgery to ensure elasticity is completely sufficient.
Medically Authored & Reviewed:Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)•RMC Reg. 28041/14185•Last Reviewed: October 2026
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