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Cosmetic Surgery · Aventura, Florida

Buccal Fat Removal in Aventura

A short procedure that removes the buccal fat pad from the lower cheek to create a more sculpted, hollowed look, and the operation most likely to be regretted if done at the wrong age. Compare Aventura clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Aventura

$2,500–$6,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Aventura, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

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Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Aventura

Plastic surgeons in Aventura who list buccal fat removal among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS in Aventura

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS

Aventura

4.8 (372) · Google

Financing available

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Aventura, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 372 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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ARC Plastic Surgery - Miami: Jeremy White, M.D in Aventura

ARC Plastic Surgery - Miami: Jeremy White, M.D

Aventura

4.9 (166) · Google

Financing available

ARC Plastic Surgery - Miami: Jeremy White, M.D is a plastic surgery practice in Aventura, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 166 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Baotram Tran, MD, Plastic Surgeon in Aventura

Dr. Baotram Tran, MD, Plastic Surgeon

Aventura

5.0 (75) · Google

Dr. Baotram Tran, MD, Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Aventura, Florida, rated 5 stars across 75 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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About Buccal Fat Removal

A short procedure that removes the buccal fat pad from the lower cheek to create a more sculpted, hollowed look, and the operation most likely to be regretted if done at the wrong age.

Sessions

One procedure, permanent and not reversible

Downtime

3 to 7 days of visible swelling, final result at 3 to 6 months

Good candidate

Adults typically over 25 with genuinely full lower cheeks that have persisted at a stable, healthy weight, who understand the change is permanent

  • Defines the cheekbone and creates a more sculpted lower face
  • Short procedure, often under an hour, usually with local anesthesia
  • Incisions are inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar
  • Permanent result
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At a glance

Buccal Fat Removal in Aventura: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Aventura area list buccal fat removal. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 4 with Google reviews hold 809 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 3 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Miami (3), Aventura (1).
From their own websites

What Aventura buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 4 Aventura practices that list buccal fat removal say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 1 of 4 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • 1 of 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

In their words

ARC Plastic Surgery - Miami: Jeremy White, M.DBuccal fat removal is the most effective way to achieve a slimmer and more contoured face. The procedure is fast, requires only local anesthesia, involves very little downtime, and delivers permanent results.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Aventura: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Aventura?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs $2,500–$6,000 per procedure, and each Aventura clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Aventura clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Buccal Fat Removal results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Aventura providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Buccal Fat Removal series.

How often should I get Buccal Fat Removal?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Aventura providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

What is the buccal fat pad?

It is a distinct, encapsulated pad of fat sitting in the hollow of your cheek, separate from the fat layer just under the skin. It is not the same thing as general facial fullness or weight. Removing it narrows the lower cheek specifically. Because it is a discrete structure, the result is predictable, and because it does not grow back, the result is permanent.

What is the catch?

Faces lose volume with age, naturally and progressively. Fullness in your twenties often becomes hollowness in your forties without any surgery at all. Removing the buccal fat pad accelerates that trajectory permanently, and a result that looks sculpted at 25 can look gaunt at 45. Many surgeons decline to perform it on younger patients for exactly this reason, and that refusal is good judgment rather than lost business.

Can it be reversed?

Not really. The pad cannot be put back. Volume can be restored with fillers or fat grafting, which means ongoing cost and maintenance for the rest of your life to replace something you paid to have removed. Treat this as a permanent decision, because functionally it is.

How much does it cost?

Nationally, $2,500 to $6,000, which makes it one of the least expensive procedures on this list. That affordability, combined with heavy social media promotion, is part of why it is so frequently performed on people who are poor candidates. Low cost is not a reason to have an irreversible operation.

Who is a genuinely good candidate?

Someone with true buccal fat pad prominence, meaning full lower cheeks that persist even at a stable healthy weight, who is old enough that their facial fat distribution has settled, generally mid-twenties and beyond, and who understands the aging trajectory. Someone who simply wants a more contoured face and has seen it online is usually better served by makeup, weight stability, or nothing at all.

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