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Buccal Fat Removal in Gurgaon
Buccal fat removal takes out a small pad of fat from the lower cheeks to slim the face and show the cheekbones. It is a short procedure done through a cut inside the mouth, so there is no scar on the skin. Plastic surgeon Dr. Rahul Jain tells you honestly whether it suits your face and age.
In short
Buccal fat removal at House of Aetheria, Sector 65, Gurugram, is performed by plastic surgeon Dr. Rahul Jain to slim full lower cheeks. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes, is done through a small cut inside the mouth, and most people return to work in 5 to 7 days on a soft diet. The fat removed does not regrow, so candidate selection matters, especially with age.
Is it for you?
Who buccal fat removal suits
- A naturally round or wide face with full lower cheeks
- Cheek fullness that stays even at a healthy weight
- Wanting more defined cheekbones and a slimmer lower face
- Adults with good facial volume, usually in their 20s and 30s
- A stable weight and realistic expectations
- Wanting to extend the look of cheekbone filler with a lasting change
Plan with care
Why candidate choice matters
Fat removed from the cheeks does not come back. Faces lose volume with age, so a cheek that looks ideal at 28 can look hollow at 50. That is why Dr. Rahul Jain is careful about who has this surgery.
- Less suitable if your face is already slim or you are older with volume loss
- Often combined with other facial contouring, planned together
- Fat loss after surgery or weight loss can add to the effect
- Read how it can look years later in buccal fat removal and ageing
At a glance
The procedure in short
- Takes about 45 to 60 minutes
- Usually done with local anaesthesia, sometimes with sedation
- A small cut inside the cheek, so no scar on the skin
- A soft diet for the first days
- Back to work in about 5 to 7 days
- Full result at around 2 to 3 months, once swelling settles
Your journey
From consultation to recovery
Consultation
Dr. Rahul Jain examines your face, asks about your goals and explains honestly whether it will suit you.
Planning
You agree the plan, and a health check comes first. He may suggest alternatives if surgery is not right.
Surgery day
A small cut inside the mouth lets him remove the fat pad. You go home the same day.
Recovery
Expect swelling for a couple of weeks, a soft diet and mouth care. The shape refines over a few months.
Straight talk
What buccal fat removal can and cannot do
- It can slim full lower cheeks and show your cheekbones
- It does not change the shape of your jaw or chin
- It cannot be reversed. The fat does not come back, though fillers can add volume later
- It is not suitable for everyone, and your surgeon may advise against it
- It is not a weight-loss treatment
Your Doctor
Dr. Rahul Jain
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon · MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
All surgery at House of Aetheria is performed by Dr. Rahul Jain at our Sector 65 clinic in Gurugram. Your consultation is with him, so you meet your surgeon before you decide anything.
View full profileFrequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about buccal fat removal, from our Sector 65 clinic in Gurugram.
The cost depends on the anaesthesia and whether it is combined with other procedures. Dr. Rahul Jain gives you a clear plan and cost at your consultation.
Yes. The fat removed does not grow back. That is why it is important to be sure you are a good candidate, especially as your face changes with age.
Most people return to work in about 5 to 7 days and follow a soft diet at first. Swelling settles over a few weeks, and the shape refines over a few months.
It suits adults with full lower cheeks and good facial volume. Dr. Rahul Jain will tell you honestly, and may advise against it if your face is already slim or you are older.
No. The cut is made inside the mouth, so there is no scar on the skin.
Buccal fat removal takes away fullness in the lower cheek. Filler adds volume to the cheekbone. They can be combined, and your surgeon will say what suits your face.
Often yes, such as chin or jaw contouring or rhinoplasty. Your surgeon will plan what is safe to combine.
You feel nothing during the procedure. Afterwards most people have soreness and swelling, which simple pain relief and cold compresses help.
Not sure yet? Ask Dr. Rahul about your options
Every plan starts with a consultation at our Sector 65 clinic in Gurugram, open 10:00 am to 07:30 pm.