Buccal fat pad removal is a minimally invasive procedure that refines the lower cheeks to create elegant facial contours and a more sculpted profile. Dr. Michael Chung performs this technique with surgical precision to accentuate your natural bone structure, never hollow, never harsh, always harmonized.
What Is Buccal Fat Pad Removal?
The buccal fat pad lies deep within the cheek, between the facial muscles, and varies significantly in size from person to person. Overly prominent pads can:
- Blur the definition between cheek and jawline
- Create shadows that contribute to a “heavy” or less refined look
- Distract from the natural bone structure
Our Buccal fat pad removal in McKinney is a targeted facial contouring procedure that reduces the size of these natural fat deposits. While this fat is essential for facial fullness in childhood, it often persists into adulthood in specific individuals, creating a round or “baby face” appearance even in those at a healthy weight.
By carefully removing a small portion of this fat through an incision inside the mouth, Dr. Chung sculpts a slimmer, more angular facial shape, highlighting the cheekbones and jawline without implants or fillers.
Because this fat is located near vital facial nerves and salivary glands, the procedure requires a surgeon with deep knowledge of facial anatomy. Dr. Chung’s training in facial surgery allows him to preserve essential structures while creating a natural taper from cheek to jaw.
