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Cosmetic Surgery · London, Ontario

Buccal Fat Removal in London

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 London clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in London

CA$3,400 to CA$8,150

per procedure · CAD

A general range for London, converted to CAD and rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

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Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in London

Only one plastic surgeon in London lists buccal fat removal among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.

Nichols Facial Plastic Surgery in London
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Nichols Facial Plastic Surgery

London

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Nichols Facial Plastic Surgery is a leading clinic for advanced facial plastic surgery in London, Ontario, specializing exclusively in procedures that enhance natural beauty and facial harmony. Led by a highly trained, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, the practice offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments tailored to each patient’s goals. From facelifts, eyelid surgery, and lip lifts to injectables such as fillers and Botox®, every treatment is performed with precision, modern techniques, and a patient-first approach to deliver natural, refined results. With a strong focus on safety, personalization, and long-lasting outcomes, Nichols Facial Plastic Surgery is trusted by patients across London and surrounding areas for achieving confident, natural-looking transformations.

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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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FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in London: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in London?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs CAD$3,400 to CAD$8,160 per procedure, and each London 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 Canadian dollars (CAD). Request a consultation from any of our listed London clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Buccal Fat Removal results last?

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

How often should I get Buccal Fat Removal?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most London providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 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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