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Cosmetic Surgery · Montreal, Quebec

Buccal Fat Removal in Montreal

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 Montreal clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Montreal

CA$3,400–CA$8,150

per procedure · CAD

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

Surgeon directory

Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Montreal

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

Dr Céline Zelhof in Montreal

Dr Céline Zelhof

Montreal

5.0 (36) · Google

Dr Céline Zelhof is a plastic surgery practice in Montreal, Quebec, rated 5 stars across 36 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Mark Samaha in Montreal

Dr. Mark Samaha

Montreal

4.6 (241) · Google

Dr. Mark Samaha is a plastic surgery practice in Montreal, Quebec, rated 4.6 stars across 241 Google reviews, performing 9 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 Montreal: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Montreal 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 559 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 3 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: QC H3P 3B7 (1), QC H3P 3E5 (1), QC H3Z 2B1 (1), QC H4C 1H1 (1).
  • 1 of 4 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Montreal buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 4 Montreal 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.

  • 3 of 4 state they are Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 4 state a free consultation
  • 2 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Dr. Sami Moubayed | Rhinoplastie MontréalBuccal fat removal surgery is a cosmetic procedure that targets the reduction of fat deposits in the cheek region, specifically the buccal fat pads. The procedure involves creating a small incision inside the mouth, near the inner cheek area, to extract the buccal fat.
PHI Surgery | Chirurgienne plastique à Montréal | Lifting du visage cou, augmentation mammaire, liposuction, mommy makeoverThe buccal fat pad removal procedure usually takes 30 minutes. Dr. Gdalevitch will begin the surgery by making an incision in the mouth near the buccal fat area.
Dr. Mark SamahaBuccal fat removal is often performed in younger patients with good skin quality. It can also be performed in older patients, usually in conjunction with a facelift
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Dr. Sami Moubayed | Rhinoplastie MontréalUtilizing local anesthesia or sedation, buccal fat removal aims to enhance the contouring of the face by reducing cheek fullness
PHI Surgery | Chirurgienne plastique à Montréal | Lifting du visage cou, augmentation mammaire, liposuction, mommy makeoverRecovery from buccal fat pad removal may involve some swelling in the cheeks for the first two or three weeks.
Dr. Mark SamahaBuccal fat removal performed in our Montreal clinic is not painful, and patients remain comfortable both during and after the procedure. There is only a sensation like having a canker sore (aphthous sore) inside the cheeks.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Montreal: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Montreal?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs CAD$3,400–CAD$8,160 per procedure, and each Montreal 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 Montreal 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. Montreal providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

Can I wear makeup after Buccal Fat Removal?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

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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