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Cosmetic Surgery · West Hollywood, California

Buccal Fat Removal in West Hollywood

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 West Hollywood clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in West Hollywood

$2,500–$6,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for West Hollywood, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Buccal Fat Removal surgeons in West Hollywood

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

Dr. John Diaz in West Hollywood

Dr. John Diaz

West Hollywood

4.8 (186) · Google

Financing available

Dr. John Diaz is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.8 stars across 186 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Jacob Sedgh, MD in West Hollywood

Jacob Sedgh, MD

West Hollywood

4.7 (149) · Google

Financing available

Jacob Sedgh, MD is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.7 stars across 149 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in West Hollywood

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery

West Hollywood

5.0 (62) · Google

Financing available

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 5 stars across 62 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Peyman Solieman

West Hollywood

4.8 (57) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Peyman Solieman is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.8 stars across 57 Google reviews, performing 13 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 West Hollywood: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the West Hollywood 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 454 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 2 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: West Hollywood (3), Beverly Hills (1).
From their own websites

What West Hollywood buccal fat removal practices state about themselves

What 4 West Hollywood 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
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 4 mention virtual consultations
  • 3 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Jacob Sedgh, MDCommonly performed as an outpatient procedure, buccal fat removal is accomplished by creating incisions inside the mouth that allow the surgeon to access and remove the buccal fat pad tissues within the cheeks.
Sunset Cosmetic SurgeryTeenagers and adults with a hereditary rounded or “chipmunk” cheeks not due to obesity are prime candidates for buccal fat pad removal.
Dr. John DiazIf you’ve been feeling self-conscious about full cheeks that do not respond to weight loss, buccal fat removal could be the transformative solution you’ve been searching for.
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Jacob Sedgh, MDBuccal fat removal is a delicate but straightforward face and neck cosmetic procedure that requires surgical precision and skill to attain the desired outcome. Removing too little will not yield noticeable effects while removing too much will result in an unattractive, hollowed look.
Sunset Cosmetic SurgeryA buccal fat removal surgery requires an incision on the inside of the mouth on the inner portion of your cheek.
Dr. John DiazCombine buccal fat removal with rhinoplasty, facelift, or other procedures for comprehensive facial enhancement and harmonious results.
FAQ

Buccal Fat Removal in West Hollywood: common questions

How much does Buccal Fat Removal cost in West Hollywood?

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

How long do Buccal Fat Removal results last?

Results vary by patient, but most West Hollywood 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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