Who is a candidate for buccal fat removal surgery?

Ideal candidates have excess buccal fat, desire slimming of the midface, improvement in the transition and contour of the cheeks.

The best candidates have never smoked, normal blood pressure or precisely controlled high blood pressure and have realistic expectations of what the procedure can do.

Buccal fat removal surgery is a highly individualized procedure and may be the right option for you if:

• You are bothered by the appearance of your chubby cheeks
• You are a nonsmoker
• You have realistic expectations
• You are physically healthy and at a stable weight