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Buccal Fat Removal in Fort Worth

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 Worth clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Fort Worth

$2,500–$6,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Fort Worth

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

North Texas Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth

North Texas Plastic Surgery

Fort Worth

4.9 (607) · Google

Financing available

North Texas Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 607 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Westside Plastic Surgery: James D. Goggin, MD in Fort Worth

Westside Plastic Surgery: James D. Goggin, MD

Fort Worth

5.0 (325) · Google

Financing available

Westside Plastic Surgery: James D. Goggin, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, rated 5 stars across 325 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Jon Kurkjian, M.D. in Fort Worth

Jon Kurkjian, M.D.

Fort Worth

4.9 (291) · Google

Financing available

Jon Kurkjian, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 291 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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North Texas Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth

North Texas Plastic Surgery

Fort Worth

5.0 (183) · Google

Financing available

North Texas Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, rated 5 stars across 183 Google reviews, performing 20 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 Worth: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Fort Worth 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 1,406 reviews at an average rating of 5.0; 4 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Fort Worth (3), Southlake (1).
  • 2 of 4 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Fort Worth buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 4 Fort Worth 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
  • 2 of 4 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 2 of 4 mention virtual consultations
  • 2 of 4 state a free consultation
  • 2 of 4 mention financing

In their words

North Texas Plastic SurgeryBuccal fat naturally decreases with age; therefore, if you already have a thin face, you may be at risk of future facial hollowing and may not be a good candidate for the procedure.
Westside Plastic Surgery: James D. Goggin, MDa buccal fat pad removal can enhance the appearance of your cheekbones, balance your overall face shape and facial features, and create a leaner and narrower facial contour. Downtime: 1-2 days.
Jon Kurkjian, M.D.buccal fat removal can often be completed in-office under local anesthesia, and there is no visible scarring on the face as all incisions are made through the inside of the mouth.
North Texas Plastic SurgeryBuccal fat naturally decreases with age; therefore, if you already have a thin face, you may be at risk of future facial hollowing and may not be a good candidate for the procedure.
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North Texas Plastic SurgeryYour board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon will make a small incision inside your mouth, near your upper molars, which avoids visible external scarring. Through this incision, they carefully locate the buccal fat pad and gently remove the desired amount.
Jon Kurkjian, M.D.if buccal fat removal is being performed in combination with complementary procedures like chin augmentation and/or liposuction of the neck, general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center may be necessary.
North Texas Plastic SurgeryYour board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon will make a small incision inside your mouth, near your upper molars, which avoids visible external scarring. Through this incision, they carefully locate the buccal fat pad and gently remove the desired amount.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Fort Worth: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Fort Worth?

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

How long do Buccal Fat Removal results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Fort Worth 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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