What’s the Deal with Buccal Fat Removal?
The latest celebrity it treatment is all about getting a hollow cheek look with sharp facial angles. You’ve probably heard about it on the news, seen it on your IG feed or through your TikTok for you page. We’re talking about Buccal Fat Removal.
Buccal Fat Removal is a surgical procedure that removes the mass of fat in the middle of your cheek to create a slimmer face with more definition.
Chrissy Teigen in 2016 (left) and last year. (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
But… we don’t love it. Here’s why:
Fat is GOOD! It brings fullness to our faces giving us a youthful appearance. As we age we naturally lose that fullness. With Buccal Fat Removal, you age the look of your face.
It’s irreversible. This hollow-cheek look is a trend. Trends come and go, but your cheeks will stay the same.
It’s an invasive procedure. This is still a surgery and comes with the risks associated with surgery like nerve damage and infection.
But, what if you still want to define your facial structure and get those lovely angles? We got you!
3 non-invasive treatments you can try for a sculpted face with natural results
SCULPTRA
Boost your collagen for full-face renewal. Sculptra tells your body to produce more collagen. The result is a gradual and natural restoration of fullness and smoothing of wrinkles and folds. Not only that, it’s a great preventative treatment for volume loss and sagging. Think of it as a full-face renewal treatment without looking overdone.
DERMAL FILLERS
Add volume exactly where you want it. If you were looking into Buccal Fat Removal for the cheekbone definition, dermal fillers might fill your cup. These hyaluronic acid fillers add volume in strategic places to give you the structure you’re looking for.
8-POINT LIFT
All about balance and proportions. This treatment enhances your natural features and balances areas that may be unproportionate with the rest of your face. Yes, both sides of your face can be the good side. We only use the smallest amount of product needed to elevate your features.
Don’t forget the skincare!
RETINOL AND VITAMIN C ARE YOUR FRIENDS
Keep your skin producing collagen. Collagen keeps our skin looking youthful and healthy. Ingredients like retinol and vitamin C help stimulate collagen production so your skin looks and feels at its best. Use as a preventative treatment, or to complement your injectable treatments.
At Subtle Enhancements, we believe in an education-first approach to our practice so you can have all the information you need to make the best decision for you. We’re simply providing less-invasive alternatives in case you’ve considered this permanent surgery.
We offer complimentary consultations in Toronto and Whitby so that you can meet us, ask questions (nothing is off limits). It’s important that you build a therapeutic relationship with us and trust us to perform injection treatments on you.
Hi, I’m Hilary!
The founder and lead nurse injector at Subtle Enhancements. Education is something that I’m very passionate about and this blog is an extension of that. Here you will be fully informed of the benefits and risks of each cosmetic procedure — no fads, no trends, just the scientific facts.
In the Greater Toronto Area or Durham Region? Consultations are free!