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Cosmetic Surgery · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Buccal Fat Removal in Fort Lauderdale

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 Fort Lauderdale clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Fort Lauderdale

$2,500–$6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Fort Lauderdale

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

Eric Weiss, MD in Fort Lauderdale

Eric Weiss, MD

Fort Lauderdale

5.0 (63) · Google

Financing available

Eric Weiss, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rated 5 stars across 63 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Inspire Aesthetics in Fort Lauderdale

Inspire Aesthetics

Fort Lauderdale

4.8 (251) · Google

Financing available

Inspire Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 251 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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South Florida Center For Cosmetic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida Center For Cosmetic Surgery

Fort Lauderdale

4.4 (1,243) · Google

South Florida Center For Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rated 4.4 stars across 1,243 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Zoran Potparic, MD in Fort Lauderdale

Zoran Potparic, MD

Fort Lauderdale

4.4 (201) · Google

Financing available

Zoran Potparic, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rated 4.4 stars across 201 Google reviews, performing 21 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 Fort Lauderdale: the numbers

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

  • Together the 5 with Google reviews hold 1,884 reviews at an average rating of 4.7; 4 have 100 or more.
  • 1 of 5 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Fort Lauderdale buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 5 Fort Lauderdale 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 5 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 5 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 5 mention virtual consultations
  • 2 of 5 state a free consultation
  • 3 of 5 mention financing
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (2), Portuguese (1), French (1)
  • 2 of 5 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Eric Weiss, MDWith buccal fat removal, your doctor will use a general anesthetic and create a tiny incision inside of your mouth.
Vanguard Plastic, Breast Reconstruction & Hand SurgeryWith buccal fat removal, your doctor will use a general anesthetic and create a tiny incision inside of your mouth.
Zoran Potparic, MDbuccal fat removal, sometimes called buccal fat pad removal, buccal fat reduction, or cheek reduction surgery, could be the answer. This plastic surgery procedure involves a small incision on the inside of your mouth
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Eric Weiss, MDBuccal fat removal is performed as an outpatient surgery. The surgery itself lasts about one hour and then you will be held for observation for a short time before being sent home.
Vanguard Plastic, Breast Reconstruction & Hand SurgeryBuccal fat removal is performed as an outpatient surgery. The surgery itself lasts about one hour and then you will be held for observation for a short time before being sent home.
Zoran Potparic, MDBuccal fat removal surgery can reduce fullness in the lower face and highlight the facial structure without leaving any visible scars.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Fort Lauderdale: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs $2,500–$6,000 per procedure, and each Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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. Fort Lauderdale providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How often should I get Buccal Fat Removal?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Fort Lauderdale 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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