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Cosmetic Surgery · Surrey, British Columbia

Buccal Fat Removal in Surrey

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 Surrey clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Surrey

CA$3,400–CA$8,150

per procedure · CAD

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

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Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in Surrey

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

Dr. Colin McInnes Plastic Surgery in Surrey

Dr. Colin McInnes Plastic Surgery

Surrey

4.8 (82) · Google

Dr. Colin McInnes Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Surrey, British Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 82 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

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Adrian T. Lee, MD, FRCSC in Surrey

Adrian T. Lee, MD, FRCSC

Surrey

4.8 (53) · Google

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Adrian T. Lee, MD, FRCSC is a plastic surgery practice in Surrey, British Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 53 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Rizwan A. Mian, MS MD FRCSC in Surrey

Rizwan A. Mian, MS MD FRCSC

Surrey

5.0 (33) · Google

Financing available

Rizwan A. Mian, MS MD FRCSC is a plastic surgery practice in Surrey, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 33 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Amera Murabit, MD, FRCS(C) in Surrey

Amera Murabit, MD, FRCS(C)

Surrey

4.4 (38) · Google

Financing available

Amera Murabit, MD, FRCS(C) is a plastic surgery practice in Surrey, British Columbia, rated 4.4 stars across 38 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 Surrey: the numbers

5 plastic surgery practices in the Surrey 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 257 reviews at an average rating of 4.7.
  • Where they are: BC V3V 0C6 (4), BC V3L 0E4 (1).
From their own websites

What Surrey buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 5 Surrey 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.

  • 4 of 5 state they are Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • 1 of 5 mention financing
  • 1 of 5 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Dr. Colin McInnes Plastic SurgerySuitable candidates for buccal fat reduction generally include young patients with full cheeks.
Dr. Imran Ratanshi Cosmetic & Reconstructive SurgeonBuccal fat removal takes 30 minutes to 60 minutes to perform.
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Dr. Colin McInnes Plastic SurgeryThe term buccal fat removal is a bit misleading, because not all the fat is removed from the cheeks
Dr. Imran Ratanshi Cosmetic & Reconstructive SurgeonFollowing buccal fat removal, patients can expect some swelling, bruising and mild discomfort which can be managed with pain medication and cold compresses.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in Surrey: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in Surrey?

Buccal Fat Removal generally runs CAD$3,400–CAD$8,160 per procedure, and each Surrey 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 Surrey clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Buccal Fat Removal?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Surrey providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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