Can buccal fat be transferred to cheekbones? (photo)

Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from Buccal fat removal, this is a good option to contour the face. Buccal fat excision can be done comfortably, awake, under local anesthesia in under an hour. The results are long lasting and the recover is quick. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for proper evaluation.

The type of fat that is removed during the reduction of the buccal fat pads is not recommended for transfer. It is contaminated by removal through the mouth. You can still have fat transferred to your cheeks but it is better to take the fat from a sterile site (thigh, abdomen, etc.). For permanent results, I would recommend simultaneous buccal fat removal and the placement of silicone cheek implants to provide well defined cheekbones.

The fat tissue that is removed with a buccal fat removal procedure technically can be transferred into the cheekbones, however due to the amount being little and the higher risk of contamination (as they are removed through the mouth), they are not preferred to be used in this way. Fat can be harvested from different parts of the body such as the abdomen or the flanks and can be transferred into the face.