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Cosmetic Surgery · Brooklyn, New York

Buccal Fat Removal in Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Brooklyn

$2,500–$6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Brooklyn

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

Dr. Roman Rayham, MD in Brooklyn

Dr. Roman Rayham, MD

Brooklyn

4.9 (146) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Roman Rayham, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Brooklyn, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 146 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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RR Plastic Surgery P.C. in Brooklyn

RR Plastic Surgery P.C.

Brooklyn

4.9 (69) · Google

Financing available

RR Plastic Surgery P.C. is a plastic surgery practice in Brooklyn, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Leonard Grossman MD Plastic Surgeon in Brooklyn

Leonard Grossman MD Plastic Surgeon

Brooklyn

4.8 (106) · Google

Financing available

Leonard Grossman MD Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Brooklyn, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 106 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 Brooklyn: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Brooklyn 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 442 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 3 have 100 or more.
  • 2 of 4 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Brooklyn buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 4 Brooklyn 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
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (2)
  • 2 of 4 state a free consultation
  • Languages practices say they speak: Russian (2)
  • 1 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Renata Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Renata Khelemsky, MDBuccal Fat Removal is a safe outpatient procedure that reduces and sculpts the fat pads from the middle of your cheeks for improved facial definition.
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Renata Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Renata Khelemsky, MDBuccal fat removal is a transformative procedure ideal for younger individuals looking to achieve a more defined and sculpted lower facial silhouette.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Brooklyn: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Brooklyn?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs $2,500–$6,000 per procedure, and each Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Buccal Fat Removal?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Brooklyn providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How long do Buccal Fat Removal results last?

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

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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